Zip code 86043: Second Mesa, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 86043?

86043 is assigned to Second Mesa, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 86043 in?

86043 is in Navajo County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 86043?

About 1,916 people live in 86043, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 86043 in?

86043 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What zip codes are near 86043?

The closest zip codes to 86043 are 86042, 86039, 86030, 86034, 86510.

Residential delivery areaNavajo CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

1,916

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$77K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

29.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

114 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

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

About 86043

86043 is a rural zip code in Second Mesa, Arizona (Navajo County), covering 114 sq mi of land. About 1,916 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 29.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

49.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $77,000. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and education. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 88% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 86043 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate49.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%17th of 392 in AZ
Unemployment rate29.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%10th of 393 in AZ
Government workers51.8%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%29th of 393 in AZ
Residents under 1832.1%
98th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%29th of 394 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.536
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.46428th of 388 in AZ
Self-employed workers15.9%
93rd
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%62nd of 393 in AZ
Housing vacancy19%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%118th of 390 in AZ
Uninsured rate14.2%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%112th of 392 in AZ
Work from home15.9%
65th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%157th of 393 in AZ
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%231st of 394 in AZ
Homeownership rate70.2%
54th
U.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%239th of 390 in AZ
Residents 65 and older14.6%
35th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%259th of 394 in AZ
Healthcare workers7%
15th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%264th of 393 in AZ
Population1,916
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838297th of 394 in AZ
Median age29.2
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39365th of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$30,255
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427358th of 387 in AZ
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi265th of 394 in AZ
Diversity index6.3
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9372nd of 394 in AZ
Per capita income$8,321
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503390th of 394 in AZ
Median home value$77,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500326th of 366 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher2.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%380th of 394 in AZ
Broadband access39.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%381st of 390 in AZ
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%387th of 394 in AZ
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%363rd of 393 in AZ

Measure	86043	Navajo	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Poverty rateWeakness	49.2%	24.7%	12.5%	12.5%	99th	17th of 392
Unemployment rateWeakness	29.8%	8.8%	5.1%	5.2%	99th	10th of 393
Government workers	51.8%	29.7%	13.9%	14.5%	99th	29th of 393
Residents under 18	32.1%	25.2%	21.6%	22%	98th	29th of 394
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.536	0.456	0.464	0.483	96th	28th of 388
Self-employed workers	15.9%	9.3%	9.9%	10%	93rd	62nd of 393
Housing vacancy	19%	30%	10.5%	10.1%	92nd	118th of 390
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.2%	15.9%	10.5%	8.4%	86th	112th of 392
Work from home	15.9%	9.2%	18.4%	15.1%	65th	157th of 393
Veterans	6.8%	7.6%	7.9%	6.2%	63rd	231st of 394
Homeownership rate	70.2%	73.2%	67.4%	65.2%	54th	239th of 390
Residents 65 and older	14.6%	20.1%	18.9%	17.2%	35th	259th of 394
Healthcare workers	7%	14.6%	9.3%	9.7%	15th	264th of 393
Population	1,916	108,415	7,378,838	334,922,499	3rd	297th of 394
Median age	29.2	39.5	39	38.9	3rd	365th of 394
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,255	$39,668	$48,427	$49,666	3rd	358th of 387
Population density	17/sq mi	11/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	265th of 394
Diversity index	6.3	63.6	61.9	61.4	2nd	372nd of 394
Per capita incomeWeakness	$8,321	$25,210	$42,503	$44,673	1st	390th of 394
Median home value	$77,000	$201,500	$394,500	$332,700	1st	326th of 366
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	2.9%	19.1%	33.3%	35.7%	1st	380th of 394
Broadband accessWeakness	39.1%	74.2%	91.5%	91%	1st	381st of 390
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.5%	13%	14.1%	1st	387th of 394
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	3.7%	3.8%	1st	363rd 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

26%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

29.2

Under 18

32.1%

65 and over

14.6%

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American97%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

6.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

91.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

12%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

88%

Households

Households: 527
Average household size: 3.6
Family households: 70.4%
Married couples: 9.1%
Living alone: 26.4%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

50%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

30%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

86043

—

Navajo Co.

$54,606

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$8,321

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

49.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.536

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

86043

$77,000

Navajo Co.

$201,500

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

86043

—

Navajo Co.

$858

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 651
Owner-occupied: 70.2%
Vacant: 19%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 4.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

74%

20–29

30–44

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

29.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

31.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

45%

Construction and repair

12%

Education

10%

Sales

Healthcare

Production

Business and finance

Police and fire

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Public administration

31%

Education

30%

Construction

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$30,255

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

51.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

32.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	86043	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,024	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,030	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

49%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
Households with broadband: 39.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 17.8%
No internet access: 50.5%
Without health insurance: 14.2%
Limited-English households: 2.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Second Mesa
State: Arizona
County: Navajo County
Center point: 35.8097° N, 110.5334° W
Land area: 114 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Second Mesa (unincorporated)35% of zip
Shongopovi (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 86043

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
86042	Polacca, AZ	9.1 mi	2,019	$69,940	$49,000
86039	Kykotsmovi Village, AZ	11 mi	1,177	$30,000	$103,200
86030	Hotevilla, AZ	15 mi	658	$17,321	—
86034	Keams Canyon, AZ	22 mi	1,983	$37,286	$77,700
86510	Pinon, AZ	32 mi	4,074	$29,211	$80,600
86035	Leupp, AZ	40 mi	1,612	$45,750	$62,400
86045	Tuba City, AZ	40 mi	10,319	$50,844	$68,200
86031	Indian Wells, AZ	41 mi	1,818	$32,500	$80,300
86047	Winslow, AZ	44 mi	13,899	$54,441	$129,700
86032	Joseph City, AZ	52 mi	2,209	$73,194	$177,000
86003	Flagstaff, AZ	54 mi	104	—	$47,900
86020	Cameron, AZ	55 mi	1,890	$35,909	$51,500

Questions about 86043

What city is zip code 86043?

86043 is assigned to Second Mesa, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 86043 in?

86043 is in Navajo County, Arizona.

What is the population of 86043?

About 1,916 people live in 86043, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 86043 in?

86043 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What zip codes are near 86043?

The closest zip codes to 86043 are 86042, 86039, 86030, 86034, 86510.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86043, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.