86053 ZIP Code — Kaibeto, AZ

Coconino County, Arizona

ZIP code 86053 is located in Kaibeto, Arizona, within Coconino County. It covers approximately 624.11 square miles and serves a population of 2,286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86053

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $49,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,802. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (38%), poor mental health (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 86053 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,286

population

624.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

86053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kaibeto	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,286
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	624.11 sq mi
Water area	2.96 sq mi
Latitude	36.4950
Longitude	-111.3174
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	928

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	42.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	33.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	19.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.2%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,286

Population

People per sq mi

28.6

Median age

$42,802

Median household income

$17,525

Per capita income

$49,900

Median home value

$633

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

32.7%

Poverty rate

22.9%

Unemployment

691

Housing units

6.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

101

10–14

111

15–19

101

126

20–24

138

132

25–34

145

103

35–44

112

135

45–54

148

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	614	26.9%
18 and over	1,672	73.1%
65 and over	302	13.2%
Median age	28.6 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 99.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,266	99.1%
Two or more races	20	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	42.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	33.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	19.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.2%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 17.8%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	17.8%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$42,802

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.1%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$49,900
Median rent / month	$633
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	27.2%
1980–1989	20.2%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.8%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.2%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	23.7%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	74.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	33.4%
Cohabiting couple	37	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	114	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	313	44.9%
Households with children under 18	337	48.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	246	35.3%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.3%	44.5%
Married	45.2%	33.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	2.7%	18.5%
Divorced	2.8%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	3.3%
Elementary school	318	57.6%
High school	154	27.9%
College / grad school	62	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.8%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Construction 9.4%

Retail trade 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Professional & management 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	31.4%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.4%
Carpool	38.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 32.7%

Under 18 years 47.1%

18 and over 27.4%

Married-couple families 13.7%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	15.2%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	27.3%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	16.1%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	38.1%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	31.0%
Poor mental health	24.7%
Poor physical health	19.4%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	42.3%
Cholesterol screening	81.5%
Teeth loss	38.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	51.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.5%
Public insurance	59.8%
No insurance	21.1%
Uninsured under 19	18.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,147	93.9%
Spanish	270	12.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,286	100.0%
Born in same state	2,286	100.0%
Born in different state	2,098	91.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	78.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86053

What city is ZIP code 86053 in?

ZIP code 86053 is primarily assigned to Kaibeto, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86053 in?

ZIP code 86053 falls within Coconino County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86053?

33% of residents in ZIP code 86053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 86053?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 86053 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 86053 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 86053 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 86053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 86053 in?

ZIP code 86053 observes the MST timezone.