PlainZIP

Pinon, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86510

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

5,358
3/sq mi
$29,211
Median income
$80,600
Median home value
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86510 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86510 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pinon, Navajo County, Arizona, home to 5,358 residents across 1913.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 86510 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,211 (60% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $15,519. Local economic indicators show a 45.1% poverty rate alongside 21.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $80,600 for a typical home value (76% below the state average), with rent averaging $650 a month; 83.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 86510 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 →

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 86510, Pinon, 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

5,358

Population

1913.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86510?

37.3

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 2.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 97.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$29,211

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$15,519

Per Capita Income

45.1%

Poverty Rate

21.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 86510 ranks nationally

Pinon, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,211 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,988

Total Housing Units

1,654

Occupied Units

334

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$80,600

Median Home Value

-76% vs state

$650

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 86510, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,357,000.

14

Businesses

156

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 7 50.0%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86510 in? ▼
ZIP code 86510 (Pinon) is located in Navajo County, Arizona. Navajo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/navajo-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 86510? ▼
ZIP code 86510 in Pinon, AZ has a population of 5,358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86510? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 86510 is $29,211, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86510? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 86510 is $80,600, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86510? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 86510 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86510? ▼
ZIP code 86510 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86510? ▼
In ZIP code 86510, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 86510? ▼
In ZIP code 86510, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86510? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86510 is 45.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.