Tuba City, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86045

Coconino County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,354
3/sq mi
$50,844
Median income
$68,200
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tuba City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86045 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3548.1 square miles in Tuba City, Coconino County, Arizona. The area is home to 11,354 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 86045 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86045 sits at $50,844 (30% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $21,687. The poverty rate stands at 30.2% and the unemployment rate at 11.7%. On housing, the median home value is $68,200 (80% below the state average) with median rent at $851 per month, and 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 86045 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 86045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86045.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 86045, Tuba City, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,354

Population

3548.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86045?

34.1

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 3.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 93.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,844

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$21,687

Per Capita Income

30.2%

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 86045 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,844 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,753

Total Housing Units

3,189

Occupied Units

564

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$68,200

Median Home Value

-80% vs state

$851

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 86045, employing approximately 1,815 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,578,000.

64

Businesses

1,815

Employees

$114.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 16 25.0%
Retail trade 12 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 11 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.9%
Construction 4 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86045 in?
ZIP code 86045 (Tuba City) is located in Coconino County, Arizona. Coconino County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coconino-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 86045?
ZIP code 86045 in Tuba City, AZ has a population of 11,354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86045?
The median household income in ZIP 86045 is $50,844, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86045?
The median home value in ZIP 86045 is $68,200, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86045 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86045?
ZIP code 86045 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 1,815 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86045 are: Health care and social assistance (16), Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86045?
In ZIP code 86045, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 86045?
In ZIP code 86045, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86045 is 30.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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