86047 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 86047, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

86047 is a zip code in Coconino County and Navajo County, Arizona, which covers Flagstaff CCD, Tuba City CCD, Hopi CCD, Indian Wells CCD, and Winslow-Holbrook, with a total population of 14,388 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 86047 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 86047.

The estimated population of people living in 86047 is 14,388, with a median age of 33.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 86047 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,388
 -6.59% -6.07%
2020
15,403
+0.48%
-
2019
15,330
 -0.41% -
2018
15,393
+0.49%
-
2017
15,318
 - -

Population of 86047 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 86047 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
15.5%
18.7%
 -17.11%
Black/African American
2.8%
2.3%
 +21.74%
Native
53.3%
49.6%
 +7.46%
Hispanic
24%
25.3%
 -5.14%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
3.7%
 +10.81%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 86047 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 86047 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 86047 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 86047 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.7 -1.75% 33.4 -2.05% 34 -2.02%
2020 34.3 +1.18% 34.1 +1.79% 34.7 -0.86%
2019 33.9 0% 33.5 -1.18% 35 +3.55%
2018 33.9 +2.73% 33.9 +4.63% 33.8 -0.88%
2017 33 - 32.4 - 34.1 -

The median age of the 86047 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 86047 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 1,223 -22.04% 1,056 -35.06% 970 725
10 to 19 1,189 -2.57% 1,127 +1.76% 1,145 1,139
20 to 29 1,408 +3.77% 1,003 -21% 1,455 806
30 to 39 1,534 +12.73% 911 -15.08% 1,734 762
40 to 49 880 +24.37% 808 +9.71% 1,083 887
50 to 59 1,017 -20.74% 717 +17.32% 811 803
60 to 69 608 +9.66% 620 -14.51% 663 531
70+ 538 -44.33% 679 -22.08% 336 538

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 86047 zip code is $41,735.00.

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 86047.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $39,067.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,806.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,364.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 86047 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 86047, 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 86047 is currently $55,446.00.

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.

0.56% of households in 86047 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 86047 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.20%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.56%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 86047 is $16,675.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 86047 by the total population of 86047.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 86047 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 86047 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
    4.65%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.18%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 86047 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 86047 zip over the age of 16 is 11,112.

Of those people, a total of 49.10% 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 86047 is 43.60%.

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 86047 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 703 27.00% 22.60%
20 to 24 years 1,181 58.00% 13.70%
25 to 29 years 1,080 50.00% 21.70%
30 to 34 years 1,403 54.90% 7.90%
35 to 44 years 2,179 59.70% 13.50%
45 to 54 years 1,648 64.30% 7.60%
55 to 59 years 850 51.90% 4.50%
60 to 64 years 673 37.70% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 860 23.40% 5.00%
75 years and over 535 2.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 86047. 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 2,633 54.70% 4.00%
Black or African American 371 14.30% 54.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6,024 51.40% 15.50%
Asian 28 60.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,459 41.10% 3.00%
Two or more races 597 40.70% 9.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,650 46.80% 7.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,938 53.80% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 86047 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 86047 is 4,843, with median earnings of $29,097.00.

Women in 86047 are earning approximately 82.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,843 $29,097.00
Male 2,418 $31,840.00
Female 2,425 $26,333.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 86047 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 330 $51,739.00
Business and Financial 56 $40,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $52,708.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 85 $33,849.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 177 $19,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 361 $60,564.00
Healthcare Support 451 $23,090.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $28,333.00
Law Enforcement 107 $42,321.00
Food Preparation and Serving 386 $20,694.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 210 $19,519.00
Personal Care and Service 112 $24,194.00
Sales 483 $23,665.00
Office and Administrative Support 714 $33,302.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $40,268.00
Construction and Extraction 401 $30,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 194 $45,833.00
Production 88 $31,618.00
Transportation and Material Moving 442 $46,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 86047 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 86047.

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 132 $50,882.00 198 $53,409.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00 43 $39,688.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $52,708.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $33,636.00 61 $34,141.00
Legal 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $19,904.00 152 $19,138.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 55 $59,659.00 306 $60,637.00
Healthcare Support 59 $26,164.00 392 $18,942.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $31,250.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 95 $41,607.00 12 $43,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 256 $23,942.00 130 $18,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 124 $20,125.00 86 $19,423.00
Personal Care and Service 41 $34,653.00 71 $23,569.00
Sales 198 $30,655.00 285 $19,886.00
Office and Administrative Support 195 $33,639.00 519 $31,488.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $40,536.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 387 $27,375.00 14 $31,429.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 189 $46,528.00 5 $0.00
Production 59 $35,938.00 29 $19,514.00
Transportation and Material Moving 374 $82,500.00 68 $20,500.00

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 4,118 households in 86047, with an average household size of 3.07 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 2,861 families living in the 86047 zip code with an average family size of 3.81 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 86047:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,415 365 1,081 1,257
Average Household Size 3.91 4.09 3.88 1.14
Total Families 1,415 365 1,081 0
Average Household Size 3.87 3.71 3.78 0

Poverty

Of the 2,861 families living in 86047, 24.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 86047:

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 4,920 housing units in 86047.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,118 83.70%
Vacant 802 16.30%

30.79% of the total 4,920 housing units in 86047 are rental units. This is approximately 1,515 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,385 are occupied by the owner - or 48.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 86047 is $733.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 86047 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
    218
  • Less than $500
    289
  • $500 to $999
    963
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    249
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 86047 is $96,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 86047 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    680
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    561
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    356
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    481
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    213
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    71
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 86047. The chart below shows the number of properties in 86047 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    658
  • 1940 to 1949
    264
  • 1950 to 1959
    364
  • 1960 to 1969
    483
  • 1970 to 1979
    970
  • 1980 to 1989
    698
  • 1990 to 1999
    699
  • 2000 to 2009
    692
  • 2010 to 2013
    92
  • 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 86047 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    470
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,483
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,153
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,012

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 86047 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 86047 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 86047.

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
    397
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,346
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    906
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    343
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    39
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    13
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    198
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    75
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    131
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    338
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    367
  • 90 or more minutes
    306

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 86047 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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