86033 ZIP Code — Kayenta, AZ

Navajo County, Arizona

ZIP code 86033 is located in Kayenta, Arizona, within Navajo County. It covers approximately 1,209.50 square miles and serves a population of 8,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86033

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $35,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $34,846. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (35%), poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 36% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 86033 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,051

population

1,209.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

86033 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86033

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kayenta	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,051
Population density	8,051 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	1,209.50 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	36.6868
Longitude	-110.3756
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	73.0%	57.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	28.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	13.5%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,051

Population

8,051

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$34,846

Median household income

$17,023

Per capita income

$35,800

Median home value

$656

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

2,319

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

296

Under 5

347

413

5–9

482

286

10–14

334

310

15–19

362

240

20–24

280

676

25–34

791

339

35–44

397

308

45–54

361

270

55–59

315

161

60–64

188

314

65–74

367

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,518	31.3%
18 and over	5,533	68.7%
65 and over	895	11.1%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 95.8%

White 2.4%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Two or more races 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7,748	95.8%
White	197	2.4%
Asian	48	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37	0.5%
Black or African American	21	0.3%
Two or more races	20	0.2%
Other race	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.0%	57.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	28.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	13.5%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 18.6%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.6%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$34,846

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 55.4%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$35,800
Median rent / month	$656
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	29.3%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	43.5%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	12.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	26.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	58.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	842	32.3%
Cohabiting couple	222	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	597	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	945	36.3%
Households with children under 18	1,253	48.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	681	26.1%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.3%	49.5%
Married	34.2%	34.8%
Separated	3.0%	3.1%
Widowed	2.0%	9.0%
Divorced	1.5%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 45.0%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	86	3.6%
Kindergarten	238	9.9%
Elementary school	1,194	49.9%
High school	584	24.4%
College / grad school	293	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Public administration 9.8%

Retail trade 8.8%

Construction 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Professional & management 1.4%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.3%
Government	43.3%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 35.5%

Under 18 years 41.0%

18 and over 33.0%

Married-couple families 14.7%

Female-led households 52.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.2%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	16.6%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	29.8%
Poor mental health	23.5%
Poor physical health	20.0%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	42.6%
Cholesterol screening	83.6%
Teeth loss	36.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.0%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	35.9%
Uninsured under 19	45.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,408	92.0%
Spanish	914	12.3%
Other Indo-European	20	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,983	99.2%
Born in same state	7,983	99.2%
Born in different state	6,660	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	49.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86033

What city is ZIP code 86033 in?

ZIP code 86033 is primarily assigned to Kayenta, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86033 in?

ZIP code 86033 falls within Navajo County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86033?

36% of residents in ZIP code 86033 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 86033 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 86033 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 86033?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 86033?

The median home value in ZIP code 86033 is $35,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 86033 in?

ZIP code 86033 observes the MST timezone.