86515 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 86515, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

86515 is a zip code in Apache County and McKinley County, Arizona, which covers Fort Defiance CCD, Navajo Nation CCD, and Red Rock, with a total population of 3,079 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 86515 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 86515.

The estimated population of people living in 86515 is 3,079, with a median age of 35.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 86515 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,079
 -15.87% -37.58%
2020
3,660
 -13.9% -
2019
4,251
 -9.01% -
2018
4,672
 -5.29% -
2017
4,933
 - -

Population of 86515 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 86515 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
3.6%
3.8%
 -5.26%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Native
90.2%
88.3%
 +2.15%
Hispanic
5%
6.2%
 -19.35%
Asian
0%
0.9%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.4%
 +125.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 86515 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 86515 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 86515 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 86515 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.7 -1.92% 34.6 0% 42.4 +3.16%
2020 36.4 +2.82% 34.6 +0.87% 41.1 +9.31%
2019 35.4 +2.02% 34.3 +0.88% 37.6 +2.45%
2018 34.7 +2.66% 34 +7.59% 36.7 -0.81%
2017 33.8 - 31.6 - 37 -

The median age of the 86515 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 86515 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 9 389 -77.56% 461 -50.03% 157 265
10 to 19 368 -41.18% 357 -49.37% 232 193
20 to 29 371 -77.17% 297 -63.26% 144 137
30 to 39 327 -13.01% 261 -16.91% 282 218
40 to 49 271 -77.96% 360 -83.07% 96 135
50 to 59 305 -12.23% 242 -9.33% 261 212
60 to 69 187 -17.32% 347 -14.92% 155 294
70+ 152 -43.52% 238 -6.84% 90 208

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 86515 zip code is $36,818.00.

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 86515.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $39,188.00
  • 45 to 64
    $39,375.00
  • 65 and over
    $22,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 86515 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 86515, 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 86515 is currently $48,904.00.

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.

1.51% of households in 86515 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 86515 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 86515 is $21,062.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 86515 by the total population of 86515.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 86515 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 86515 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
    7.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 86515 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 86515 zip over the age of 16 is 2,411.

Of those people, a total of 45.50% 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 86515 is 41.80%.

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 86515 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 179 13.40% 45.80%
20 to 24 years 120 36.70% 38.60%
25 to 29 years 161 40.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 396 52.00% 20.90%
35 to 44 years 232 65.50% 5.30%
45 to 54 years 343 56.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 233 63.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 323 61.90% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 235 22.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 189 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 86515. 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 129 19.40% 0.00%
Black or African American 10 90.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,220 46.40% 8.50%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 13 30.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 39 71.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 59 32.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 104 19.20% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 86515 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 86515 is 1,008, with median earnings of $40,175.00.

Women in 86515 are earning approximately 99.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,008 $40,175.00
Male 536 $40,240.00
Female 472 $40,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 86515 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 160 $83,578.00
Business and Financial 70 $41,951.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00
Legal 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 68 $75,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $71,389.00
Healthcare Support 91 $24,358.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $22,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $20,694.00
Sales 61 $31,061.00
Office and Administrative Support 217 $34,353.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 23 $29,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 8 $0.00
Production 49 $31,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 86515 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 86515.

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 107 $83,958.00 53 $72,153.00
Business and Financial 50 $0.00 20 $52,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 68 $75,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 24 $71,389.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 88 $24,257.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5 $0.00 16 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $0.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00 17 $0.00
Sales 18 $0.00 43 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 113 $33,295.00 104 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 23 $29,375.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 38 $32,625.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $0.00 0 $0.00

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 994 households in 86515, with an average household size of 3.04 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 634 families living in the 86515 zip code with an average family size of 4.06 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 86515:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 283 39 312 360
Average Household Size 4.22 4.28 4.02 1.12
Total Families 283 39 312 0
Average Household Size 4.22 3.74 3.95 0

Poverty

Of the 634 families living in 86515, 23.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 86515:

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 1,470 housing units in 86515.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 994 67.62%
Vacant 476 32.38%

26.80% of the total 1,470 housing units in 86515 are rental units. This is approximately 394 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 580 are occupied by the owner - or 39.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 86515 is $533.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 86515 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
    20
  • Less than $500
    178
  • $500 to $999
    170
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    28
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    18
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 86515 is $55,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 86515 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    264
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    202
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    68
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    27
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    7
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 86515. The chart below shows the number of properties in 86515 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    18
  • 1950 to 1959
    28
  • 1960 to 1969
    209
  • 1970 to 1979
    299
  • 1980 to 1989
    329
  • 1990 to 1999
    377
  • 2000 to 2009
    201
  • 2010 to 2013
    9
  • 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 86515 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    111
  • 1 vehicle available
    448
  • 2 vehicles available
    227
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    208

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 86515 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 86515 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 86515.

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
    9
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    157
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    107
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    256
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    24
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    117
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    17
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    78
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    35
  • 90 or more minutes
    15

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 86515 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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