86040 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 86040, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

86040 is a zip code in Coconino County, Arizona, which covers Kaibab Plateau CCD and Tuba City, with a total population of 10,824 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 86040 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 86040.

The estimated population of people living in 86040 is 10,824, with a median age of 31.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 86040 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,824
+2.12%
+0.67%
2020
10,599
 -0.59% -
2019
10,662
 -1.47% -
2018
10,821
+0.64%
-
2017
10,752
 - -

Population of 86040 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 86040 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
26.4%
30.8%
 -14.29%
Black/African American
1.9%
0.4%
 +375.00%
Native
63.9%
59.8%
 +6.86%
Hispanic
6.7%
6.7%
 0.00%
Asian
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Two Or More Races
0.4%
1.3%
 -69.23%
Other
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 86040 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 86040 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 86040 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 86040 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.9 -2.74% 28.6 -2.05% 33.9 -7.63%
2020 32.8 +11.56% 29.2 +7.35% 36.7 +10.21%
2019 29.4 -4.85% 27.2 -10.53% 33.3 +5.38%
2018 30.9 +5.46% 30.4 +10.95% 31.6 +1.94%
2017 29.3 - 27.4 - 31 -

The median age of the 86040 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 86040 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 789 -38.08% 756 -25.94% 513 516
10 to 19 1,203 +17.27% 1,057 -0.07% 1,410 977
20 to 29 923 0.99% 740 +17.88% 814 858
30 to 39 691 +15.85% 781 -6.18% 784 725
40 to 49 662 -50.11% 592 +21.24% 379 718
50 to 59 660 -18.58% 727 +2.39% 519 743
60 to 69 328 +44.24% 303 +96.89% 456 660
70+ 263 +54.35% 277 +15.87% 433 319

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 86040 zip code is $54,252.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 86040.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,833.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,323.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,469.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 86040 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 86040, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 86040 is currently $69,610.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.22% of households in 86040 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 86040 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.24%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 86040 is $23,582.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 86040 by the total population of 86040.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 86040 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 86040 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.93%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 86040 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 86040 zip over the age of 16 is 7,987.

Of those people, a total of 65.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 86040 is 58.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 86040 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 579 30.20% 11.40%
20 to 24 years 881 63.60% 4.30%
25 to 29 years 791 91.30% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 883 95.80% 23.60%
35 to 44 years 1,095 76.40% 12.30%
45 to 54 years 1,132 89.40% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 758 47.10% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 685 62.90% 7.20%
65 to 74 years 777 34.60% 29.70%
75 years and over 406 4.20% 11.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 86040. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,744 60.10% 2.20%
Black or African American 134 76.10% 68.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4,533 67.90% 13.90%
Asian 51 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 24 87.50% 0.00%
Other 282 97.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 219 22.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 675 68.90% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,635 59.50% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 86040 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 86040 is 4,692, with median earnings of $27,572.00.

Women in 86040 are earning approximately 88.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,692 $27,572.00
Male 2,206 $30,084.00
Female 2,486 $26,532.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 86040 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 683 $30,531.00
Business and Financial 79 $189,901.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 66 $79,043.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $62,885.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 342 $46,400.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $127,991.00
Healthcare Support 101 $21,679.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 47 $57,552.00
Law Enforcement 55 $19,263.00
Food Preparation and Serving 845 $20,281.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 357 $24,089.00
Personal Care and Service 232 $9,054.00
Sales 524 $32,134.00
Office and Administrative Support 402 $24,413.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 133 $52,708.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 118 $32,436.00
Production 232 $58,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 199 $63,083.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 86040 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 86040.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 131 $32,066.00 552 $29,948.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 79 $189,901.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $78,803.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 22 $62,885.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 145 $29,301.00 197 $51,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $0.00 21 $28,977.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 97 $21,536.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $0.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 49 $0.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 536 $20,350.00 309 $20,198.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 288 $24,543.00 69 $7,277.00
Personal Care and Service 123 $7,321.00 109 $9,358.00
Sales 99 $23,958.00 425 $32,425.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $41,750.00 381 $24,252.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 130 $52,917.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 114 $32,308.00 4 $0.00
Production 187 $97,517.00 45 $20,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $63,750.00 56 $26,369.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,777 households in 86040, with an average household size of 2.83 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,314 families living in the 86040 zip code with an average family size of 3.72 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 86040:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,488 168 658 1,463
Average Household Size 3.64 5.04 4.03 1.21
Total Families 1,488 168 658 0
Average Household Size 3.63 4.93 3.62 0

Poverty

Of the 2,314 families living in 86040, 16.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 86040:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,539 housing units in 86040.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,777 83.21%
Vacant 762 16.79%

30.40% of the total 4,539 housing units in 86040 are rental units. This is approximately 1,380 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,391 are occupied by the owner - or 52.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 86040 is $1,065.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 86040 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    6
  • Less than $500
    200
  • $500 to $999
    390
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    415
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    317
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    58
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 86040 is $90,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 86040 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    600
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    663
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    167
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    106
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    603
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    222
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    30
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 86040. The chart below shows the number of properties in 86040 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    3
  • 1950 to 1959
    68
  • 1960 to 1969
    251
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,183
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,345
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,031
  • 2000 to 2009
    597
  • 2010 to 2013
    61
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 86040 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    225
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,381
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,312
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    859

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 86040 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 86040 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 86040.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    626
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    789
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,192
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    800
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    227
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    248
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    389
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    31
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    19
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    44
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    32
  • 90 or more minutes
    107

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 86040 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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