Zip code 86031: Indian Wells, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 86031?

86031 is assigned to Indian Wells, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 86031 in?

86031 is in Navajo County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 86031?

About 1,818 people live in 86031, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 86031?

The median household income in 86031 is $32,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 86031?

The closest zip codes to 86031 are 86032, 86028, 86505, 86029, 86034.

Residential delivery areaNavajo CountyMountain Time

Population

1,818

Median household income

$33K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$80K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$871/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

472 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 86031

86031 is a rural zip code in Indian Wells, Arizona (Navajo County), covering 472 sq mi of land. About 1,818 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 39.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $32,500 a year, about 40% of the national median of $80,734. 45.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $80,300, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $871 a month.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 57.8 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 96% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 86031 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate45.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%22nd of 392 in AZ
Average commute57.8 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min3rd of 373 in AZ
Unemployment rate14.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%41st of 393 in AZ
Government workers46.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%35th of 393 in AZ
Housing vacancy21.2%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%104th of 390 in AZ
Healthcare workers14%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%43rd of 393 in AZ
Residents under 1827.9%
90th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%68th of 394 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.481
81st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.46482nd of 388 in AZ
Residents 65 and older20.7%
77th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%178th of 394 in AZ
Uninsured rate8.8%
64th
U.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%215th of 392 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters54.1%
63rd
U.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%115th of 372 in AZ
Homeownership rate72.1%
59th
U.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%228th of 390 in AZ
Median age39.3
52nd
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39209th of 394 in AZ
Work from home12.5%
49th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%215th of 393 in AZ
Veterans3.4%
19th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%342nd of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$37,955
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427284th of 387 in AZ
Median gross rent$871
11th
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543262nd of 327 in AZ
Diversity index13.8
7th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9345th of 394 in AZ
Population1,818
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838301st of 394 in AZ
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi338th of 394 in AZ
Median household income$32,500
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964350th of 374 in AZ
Per capita income$14,875
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503374th of 394 in AZ
Median home value$80,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500323rd of 366 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher2.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%381st of 394 in AZ
Broadband access38.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%382nd of 390 in AZ
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%385th of 394 in AZ
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%360th of 393 in AZ
Self-employed workers2.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%344th of 393 in AZ

Measure	86031	Navajo	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Poverty rateWeakness	45.4%	24.7%	12.5%	12.5%	99th	22nd of 392
Average commuteWeakness	57.8 min	25 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	99th	3rd of 373
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.3%	8.8%	5.1%	5.2%	99th	41st of 393
Government workers	46.7%	29.7%	13.9%	14.5%	99th	35th of 393
Housing vacancy	21.2%	30%	10.5%	10.1%	94th	104th of 390
Healthcare workers	14%	14.6%	9.3%	9.7%	92nd	43rd of 393
Residents under 18	27.9%	25.2%	21.6%	22%	90th	68th of 394
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.481	0.456	0.464	0.483	81st	82nd of 388
Residents 65 and older	20.7%	20.1%	18.9%	17.2%	77th	178th of 394
Uninsured rate	8.8%	15.9%	10.5%	8.4%	64th	215th of 392
Rent-burdened renters	54.1%	34.5%	51.4%	51.1%	63rd	115th of 372
Homeownership rate	72.1%	73.2%	67.4%	65.2%	59th	228th of 390
Median age	39.3	39.5	39	38.9	52nd	209th of 394
Work from home	12.5%	9.2%	18.4%	15.1%	49th	215th of 393
Veterans	3.4%	7.6%	7.9%	6.2%	19th	342nd of 394
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,955	$39,668	$48,427	$49,666	16th	284th of 387
Median gross rent	$871	$858	$1,543	$1,413	11th	262nd of 327
Diversity index	13.8	63.6	61.9	61.4	7th	345th of 394
Population	1,818	108,415	7,378,838	334,922,499	3rd	301st of 394
Population density	4/sq mi	11/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	338th of 394
Median household incomeWeakness	$32,500	$54,606	$79,964	$80,734	1st	350th of 374
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,875	$25,210	$42,503	$44,673	1st	374th of 394
Median home value	$80,300	$201,500	$394,500	$332,700	1st	323rd of 366
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	2.6%	19.1%	33.3%	35.7%	1st	381st of 394
Broadband accessWeakness	38.4%	74.2%	91.5%	91%	1st	382nd of 390
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.5%	13%	14.1%	1st	385th of 394
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	3.7%	3.8%	1st	360th of 393
Self-employed workers	2.6%	9.3%	9.9%	10%	1st	344th of 393

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.3

Under 18

27.9%

65 and over

20.7%

Race and ethnicity

White1%
Black0.2%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American93%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.7%

Diversity index

13.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

96%

Households

Households: 692
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 65.5%
Married couples: 28.2%
Living alone: 34%
Veterans (of adults): 3.4%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

86031

$32,500

Navajo Co.

$54,606

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,875

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

45.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.481

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

86031

$80,300

Navajo Co.

$201,500

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

86031

$871

Navajo Co.

$858

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 878
Owner-occupied: 72.1%
Vacant: 21.2%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 4.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.4%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

15%

45–59

12%

60+

57%

Average commute

57.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

35.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

21%

Office and admin

19%

Healthcare

14%

Transportation and moving

14%

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Production

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Industries

Public administration

25%

Construction

20%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Education

12%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$37,955

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

46.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	86031	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,167	$74,888
Service	$29,167	$26,804
Sales and office	$82,873	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,458	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,938	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

31%

High school

32%

Some college

23%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 68.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
Households with broadband: 38.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 27.5%
No internet access: 59.2%
Without health insurance: 8.8%
Limited-English households: 12.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Indian Wells
State: Arizona
County: Navajo County
Center point: 35.3635° N, 110.0666° W
Land area: 472 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Whitecone (unincorporated)3% of zip
Indian Wells (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 86031

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
86032	Joseph City, AZ	23 mi	2,209	$73,194	$177,000
86028	Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ	27 mi	47	—	—
86505	Ganado, AZ	27 mi	6,779	$28,547	$36,700
86029	Sun Valley, AZ	27 mi	74	—	—
86034	Keams Canyon, AZ	28 mi	1,983	$37,286	$77,700
86502	Chambers, AZ	30 mi	836	$20,500	$50,000
86025	Holbrook, AZ	33 mi	5,226	$56,919	$163,800
86047	Winslow, AZ	34 mi	13,899	$54,441	$129,700
86042	Polacca, AZ	39 mi	2,019	$69,940	$49,000
86043	Second Mesa, AZ	41 mi	1,916	—	$77,000
85942	Woodruff, AZ	41 mi	0	—	—
86039	Kykotsmovi Village, AZ	51 mi	1,177	$30,000	$103,200

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Questions about 86031

What city is zip code 86031?

86031 is assigned to Indian Wells, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 86031 in?

86031 is in Navajo County, Arizona.

What is the population of 86031?

About 1,818 people live in 86031, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 86031 in?

86031 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 86031?

The median household income in 86031 is $32,500.

What zip codes are near 86031?

The closest zip codes to 86031 are 86032, 86028, 86505, 86029, 86034.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86031, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.