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Navajo County
Shonto, AZ
86054
86054 ZIP Code — Shonto, AZ
Navajo County, Arizona
ZIP code 86054 is located in
Shonto ,
Arizona ,
within Navajo County .
It covers approximately 433.99 square miles and serves a population of
1,568 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 928 .
About ZIP code 86054
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $26,550. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (35%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 86054 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.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,568
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
04
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
433.99 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
36.7222
Longitude
-110.5734
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
928
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.0%
57.0%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
16.5%
28.0%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
14.5%
13.5%
21.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$26,550
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 363 23.2% 18 and over 1,205 76.8% 65 and over 363 23.2% Median age 44.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
99.5%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 1,560 99.5% White 8 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.0%
57.0%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
16.5%
28.0%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
14.5%
13.5%
21.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 22.3% $10k–$15k 9.2% $15k–$25k 15.8% $25k–$35k 9.2% $35k–$50k 10.3% $50k–$75k 7.4% $75k–$100k 15.8% $100k–$150k 7.1% $150k–$200k 3.0% Median income $26,550
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $68,300 Median rent / month $591 Owner occupied 76.6% Renter occupied 23.4% Vacant 33.0% Single-family detached 85.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.9% Median rooms 3.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 12.8% 1990–1999 16.0% 1980–1989 23.5% 1970–1979 25.4% 1960–1969 12.9% 1950–1959 1.1% 1940–1949 1.3% 1939 or earlier 1.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 21.9% 1 bedroom 14.1% 2 bedrooms 26.9% 3 bedrooms 28.5% 4 bedrooms 6.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 26.4% 1 vehicle 35.8% 2 vehicles 19.5% 3 or more 18.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.0% Electricity 11.9% Propane / LP gas 2.8% Wood 77.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 176 31.2% Cohabiting couple 25 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 176 31.2% Female householder, no spouse 188 33.3% Households with children under 18 175 31.0% Households with seniors (65+) 237 41.9% Average household size 2.78
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.4% 36.2% Married 35.2% 32.5% Separated 8.7% 3.9% Widowed 3.2% 21.5% Divorced 8.5% 5.9%
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.9%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 72.6% Bachelor's or higher 6.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 5.5% Kindergarten 30 10.3% Elementary school 149 51.2% High school 70 24.1% College / grad school 26 8.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
59.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Professional & management
1.8%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Public administration
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.1% Service 21.4% Sales & office 11.3% Natural resources & construction 19.6% Production & transportation 8.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 51.7% Government 44.5% Self-employed 3.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 48.6% Carpool 25.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.9% Work from home 10.8% Other means 5.1% Avg commute (minutes) 27.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.8%
Female-led households
55.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.6% Retirement income 21.6% Supplemental Security 14.0% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 32.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 37.5% High cholesterol 29.7% Diabetes 18.6% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 6.6% Asthma 16.6% Arthritis 28.0% Kidney disease 5.1% Pulmonary disease 13.3% Cancer 5.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 35.4% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 34.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.1% Depression 26.6% Fair or poor health 31.3% Poor mental health 23.2% Poor physical health 20.7% No health insurance 20.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.5% Visited dentist 42.1% Cholesterol screening 83.8% Teeth loss 37.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 3.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.8% Under 18 5.0% 18–64 years 12.5% 65 and over 38.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 33.0% Public insurance 47.8% No insurance 24.4% Uninsured under 19 34.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,471 93.8% Spanish 311 21.1% 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) 1,568 100.0% Born in same state 1,568 100.0% Born in different state 1,447 92.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 16 1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 8 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.0% Internet access 67.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86054
What city is ZIP code 86054 in?
ZIP code 86054 is primarily assigned to Shonto, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 86054 in?
ZIP code 86054 falls within Navajo County, Arizona.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86054?
31% of residents in ZIP code 86054 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 86054?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 86054?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 86054 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 86054 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 86054 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 86054 in?
ZIP code 86054 observes the MST timezone.
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