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 Low-density area
- $50,844
- Median income Below-median income area
- $68,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 3rd 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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tuba City, Coconino County, Arizona, home to 11,354 residents across 3548.1 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86045 reports a modest median household income of $50,844 (30% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,687. Economic pressure is pronounced: 30.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $68,200 (80% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $851; owner occupancy is 64.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 86045.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 86045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tuba City, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86045.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,354
Population
3548.1
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86045?
34.1
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$21,687
Per Capita Income
30.2%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 86045 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Tuba City, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,844 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,753housing units
3,753
Total Housing Units
3,189
Occupied Units
564
Vacant Units
3.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$68,200
Median Home Value
-80% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86045, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,354 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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