Zip code 86044: Tonalea, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 86044?

86044 is assigned to Tonalea, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 86044 in?

86044 is mostly in Coconino County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 86044?

About 2,921 people live in 86044, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 86044?

The median household income in 86044 is $33,167.

Q: What zip codes are near 86044?

The closest zip codes to 86044 are 86054, 86053, 86033, 86040, 84536.

Residential delivery areaCoconino CountyMountain Time

Population

2,921

Median household income

$33K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$61K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$738/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1,144 sq mi

3 people/sq mi

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

About 86044

86044 is a rural zip code in Tonalea, Arizona (Coconino County), covering 1,144 sq mi of land. About 2,921 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 42.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $33,167 a year, about 41% of the national median of $80,734. 42.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $60,800, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $738 a month.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 38 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; education; and construction and repair. 93% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 86044 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate42.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%25th of 392 in AZ
Unemployment rate31.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%7th of 393 in AZ
Government workers35.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%58th of 393 in AZ
Uninsured rate27.3%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%32nd of 392 in AZ
Healthcare workers17.4%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%18th of 393 in AZ
Average commute38 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min30th of 373 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.536
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.46429th of 388 in AZ
Housing vacancy20.1%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%109th of 390 in AZ
Median age42.5
74th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39180th of 394 in AZ
Homeownership rate75.6%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%197th of 390 in AZ
Residents 65 and older19%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%196th of 394 in AZ
Residents under 1821.5%
44th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%184th of 394 in AZ
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%320th of 394 in AZ
Work from home8.1%
23rd
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%277th of 393 in AZ
Diversity index20.6
13th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9322nd of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$35,735
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427310th of 387 in AZ
Population2,921
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838265th of 394 in AZ
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%332nd of 394 in AZ
Median gross rent$738
4th
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543280th of 327 in AZ
Per capita income$20,049
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503336th of 394 in AZ
Population density3/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi359th of 394 in AZ
Median household income$33,167
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964349th of 374 in AZ
Median home value$60,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500339th of 366 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher5.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%363rd of 394 in AZ
Broadband access53.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%357th of 390 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters12%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%333rd of 372 in AZ
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%317th of 393 in AZ
Self-employed workers0.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%356th of 393 in AZ

Measure	86044	Coconino	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Poverty rateWeakness	42.4%	16.8%	12.5%	12.5%	99th	25th of 392
Unemployment rateWeakness	31.8%	5.6%	5.1%	5.2%	99th	7th of 393
Government workers	35.3%	22.2%	13.9%	14.5%	99th	58th of 393
Uninsured rateWeakness	27.3%	11%	10.5%	8.4%	98th	32nd of 392
Healthcare workers	17.4%	9.1%	9.3%	9.7%	98th	18th of 393
Average commuteWeakness	38 min	19.3 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	96th	30th of 373
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.536	0.483	0.464	0.483	96th	29th of 388
Housing vacancy	20.1%	22%	10.5%	10.1%	93rd	109th of 390
Median age	42.5	32.8	39	38.9	74th	180th of 394
Homeownership rate	75.6%	59.7%	67.4%	65.2%	68th	197th of 390
Residents 65 and older	19%	14.5%	18.9%	17.2%	67th	196th of 394
Residents under 18	21.5%	19.5%	21.6%	22%	44th	184th of 394
Veterans	4%	5.8%	7.9%	6.2%	26th	320th of 394
Work from home	8.1%	12.9%	18.4%	15.1%	23rd	277th of 393
Diversity index	20.6	64.3	61.9	61.4	13th	322nd of 394
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,735	$42,971	$48,427	$49,666	10th	310th of 387
Population	2,921	144,508	7,378,838	334,922,499	5th	265th of 394
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	5%	13%	14.1%	5th	332nd of 394
Median gross rent	$738	$1,473	$1,543	$1,413	4th	280th of 327
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,049	$38,920	$42,503	$44,673	3rd	336th of 394
Population density	3/sq mi	8/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	359th of 394
Median household incomeWeakness	$33,167	$72,966	$79,964	$80,734	1st	349th of 374
Median home value	$60,800	$448,000	$394,500	$332,700	1st	339th of 366
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.3%	40.3%	33.3%	35.7%	1st	363rd of 394
Broadband accessWeakness	53.9%	84.2%	91.5%	91%	1st	357th of 390
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	12%	51.6%	51.4%	51.1%	1st	333rd of 372
Tech workers	0%	2%	3.7%	3.8%	1st	317th of 393
Self-employed workers	0.6%	9.3%	9.9%	10%	1st	356th 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

18%

5–17

12%

18–24

25–34

35–44

15%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.5

Under 18

21.5%

65 and over

19%

Race and ethnicity

White0.7%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American89%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

20.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

0.4%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

93%

Households

Households: 1,118
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 63.9%
Married couples: 28.9%
Living alone: 27.1%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

45%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

86044

$33,167

Coconino Co.

$72,966

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,049

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

42.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.536

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

86044

$60,800

Coconino Co.

$448,000

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

86044

$738

Coconino Co.

$1,473

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,400
Owner-occupied: 75.6%
Vacant: 20.1%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 12%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.3%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

30%

10–19

12%

20–29

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

30%

Average commute

38 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

31.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

17%

Education

15%

Construction and repair

13%

Office and admin

10%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Food service

Sales

Management

Production

Engineering and science

0.9%

Legal and social services

0.8%

Police and fire

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Education

25%

Health care and social assistance

22%

Retail

14%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Construction

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Other services

Information

0.8%

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$35,735

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

0.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

35.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	86044	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$66,213	$74,888
Service	$26,458	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,600	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,219	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,321	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

39%

Some college

17%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 74.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Households with broadband: 53.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 9%
No internet access: 41%
Without health insurance: 27.3%
Limited-English households: 16.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Tonalea
State: Arizona
County: Coconino County
Center point: 36.7355° N, 110.8026° W
Land area: 1,144 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

86044 spans 3 counties

Coconino County56% of land
San Juan County32% of land
Navajo County13% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Navajo Mountain (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 86044

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
86054	Shonto, AZ	11 mi	1,467	$24,063	$77,800
86053	Kaibeto, AZ	14 mi	2,170	$40,956	$52,300
86033	Kayenta, AZ	31 mi	7,392	$40,313	$36,200
86040	Page, AZ	33 mi	10,595	$83,299	$140,900
84536	Monument Valley, UT	42 mi	1,387	$35,250	$49,600
86045	Tuba City, AZ	45 mi	10,319	$50,844	$68,200
86510	Pinon, AZ	46 mi	4,074	$29,211	$80,600
84533	Lake Powell, UT	49 mi	94	—	—
86535	Dennehotso, AZ	52 mi	1,183	$31,250	$50,300
86039	Kykotsmovi Village, AZ	54 mi	1,177	$30,000	$103,200
86036	Marble Canyon, AZ	56 mi	277	$78,250	—
84531	Mexican Hat, UT	58 mi	518	$32,200	$75,200

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Questions about 86044

What city is zip code 86044?

86044 is assigned to Tonalea, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 86044 in?

86044 is mostly in Coconino County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 86044?

About 2,921 people live in 86044, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 86044 in?

86044 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 86044?

The median household income in 86044 is $33,167.

What zip codes are near 86044?

The closest zip codes to 86044 are 86054, 86053, 86033, 86040, 84536.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86044, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.