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Dennehotso, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 86535.
Population
574
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
58
ZIP codes
1
Dennehotso and its ZIP codes
Dennehotso at a glance
- The median household income is $31,786, 60% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $57,500 (85% below Arizona).
Local data for Dennehotso, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dennehotso, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,786
Poverty rate
29.6%
Median home value
$57,500
Homeownership
93.0%
Bachelor's or higher
5.5%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
48.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Dennehotso.
Unemployment rate
7.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,830
16,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,830
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $15,905 per person
PPP loans
$3,261
1 loan, 1 job reported
How people get to work
Dennehotso, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.9%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit7.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 48.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dennehotso, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
846
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 25°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dennehotso, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
21.6%
U.S. 12.1% +9.5 pts
Smoking
30.7%
U.S. 12.8% +17.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Dennehotso
1 in or overlapping Dennehotso. Population shown
Cities near Dennehotso
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rock PointCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 14.2 |
| Oljato-Monument ValleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.3 |
| KayentaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 13.2 |
| Halchita, UTCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 17.1 |
| ChilchinbitoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 23.8 |
| Mexican Hat, UTCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 8.2 |
| Oljato-Monument Valley, UTCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 29 |
| Rough RockCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 12.7 |
| Red MesaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 12.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dennehotso, AZ in?
- Dennehotso is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Dennehotso, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dennehotso include 86535.
- What is the population of Dennehotso, AZ?
- About 574 people live in Dennehotso, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dennehotso?
- Nearby places include Rock Point (16 mi), Oljato-Monument Valley (22 mi), Kayenta (22 mi), Halchita, UT (22 mi), Chilchinbito (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023