86043 ZIP Code — Second Mesa, AZ

Navajo County, Arizona

ZIP code 86043 is located in Second Mesa, Arizona, within Navajo County. It covers approximately 114.42 square miles and serves a population of 2,523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86043

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,655. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% 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 sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (33%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 86043 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,523
population
114.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
86043 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 86043

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City Status
Second Mesa Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,523
Population density 22 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 114.42 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 35.8983
Longitude -110.6371
Timezone Mountain (MT) — no DST
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 64.9% 57.0% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 29.6% 28.0% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 4.6% 13.5% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.9% 1.4% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,523
Population
22
People per sq mi
26.6
Median age
$40,655
Median household income
$10,390
Per capita income
$79,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
43.8%
Poverty rate
23.2%
Unemployment
570
Housing units
4.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
98
Under 5
119
100
5–9
121
120
10–14
145
96
15–19
116
98
20–24
120
192
25–34
234
100
35–44
122
93
45–54
113
29
55–59
35
75
60–64
91
96
65–74
117
31
75–84
37
11
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1882932.9%
18 and over1,69467.1%
65 and over30612.1%
Median age26.6 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 100%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native2,523100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 64.9% 57.0% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 29.6% 28.0% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 4.6% 13.5% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.9% 1.4% 6.4%
Under $10k 23.0%
$10k–$15k 8.7%
$15k–$25k 2.9%
$25k–$35k 11.6%
$35k–$50k 15.1%
$50k–$75k 26.6%
$75k–$100k 8.7%
$100k–$150k 2.2%
$150k–$200k 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k23.0%
$10k–$15k8.7%
$15k–$25k2.9%
$25k–$35k11.6%
$35k–$50k15.1%
$50k–$75k26.6%
$75k–$100k8.7%
$100k–$150k2.2%
$150k–$200k1.2%
Median income$40,655

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%
$50k–$100k 32.4%
$100k–$150k 26.6%
$150k–$200k 19.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$79,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied77.3%
Renter occupied22.7%
Vacant17.5%
Single-family detached60.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.0%
Median rooms3.8
Avg household size (owned)4.58

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.3%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20095.7%
1990–199918.7%
1980–198911.3%
1970–197934.8%
1960–196910.7%
1950–19591.4%
1940–19496.3%
1939 or earlier9.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)12.7%
1 bedroom29.7%
2 bedrooms18.5%
3 bedrooms23.8%
4 bedrooms12.1%
5+ bedrooms3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle18.7%
1 vehicle47.4%
2 vehicles16.8%
3 or more17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity12.5%
Propane / LP gas3.1%
Wood83.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9015.6%
Cohabiting couple8614.9%
Male householder, no spouse9817.0%
Female householder, no spouse30452.6%
Households with children under 1831855.0%
Households with seniors (65+)21236.7%
Average household size4.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married63.5%63.6%
Married14.7%13.4%
Separated2.4%4.7%
Widowed1.2%10.5%
Divorced18.1%7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 14.4%
HS graduate 50.9%
Some college, no degree 21.2%
Associate's degree 9.0%
Bachelor's degree 1.2%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.1%
Bachelor's or higher4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool436.0%
Kindergarten344.8%
Elementary school42359.3%
High school17023.8%
College / grad school436.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%
Public administration 28.9%
Retail trade 11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%
Construction 7.0%
Manufacturing 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.0%
Professional & management 2.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.1%
Service20.1%
Sales & office36.2%
Natural resources & construction7.0%
Production & transportation15.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector32.5%
Government49.9%
Self-employed17.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.2%
Carpool1.7%
Public transit1.1%
Walk3.2%
Work from home25.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.0

Poverty

All people 43.8%
Under 18 years 49.2%
18 and over 41.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.0%
Retirement income32.9%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP42.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.6%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol28.9%
Diabetes16.8%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke5.8%
Asthma16.2%
Arthritis25.9%
Kidney disease4.5%
Pulmonary disease11.5%
Cancer5.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking32.7%
Binge drinking14.5%
No physical activity32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep43.2%
Depression26.2%
Fair or poor health27.9%
Poor mental health22.9%
Poor physical health18.8%
No health insurance18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.3%
Visited dentist44.9%
Cholesterol screening84.1%
Teeth loss32.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans875.1%
Disability%
Any disability7.8%
Under 181.2%
18–64 years7.6%
65 and over26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance12.1%
Public insurance74.3%
No insurance16.5%
Uninsured under 1916.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,30691.4%
Spanish1797.8%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,523100.0%
Born in same state2,523100.0%
Born in different state2,35393.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access22.9%
Internet access87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86043

What city is ZIP code 86043 in?

ZIP code 86043 is primarily assigned to Second Mesa, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86043 in?

ZIP code 86043 falls within Navajo County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86043?

44% of residents in ZIP code 86043 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 86043 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 86043 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 86043?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 86043 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 86043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 86043 in?

ZIP code 86043 observes the MST timezone.

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