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First Mesa, AZ

Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 86042.

Population

1,459

Land area

15.7sq mi

People per sq mi

93

ZIP codes

1

First Mesa and its ZIP codes

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First Mesa at a glance

  • First Mesa is 43% denser than Arizona as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $57,889 a year, 28% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $48,300 (88% below Arizona) and median rent is $756 a month.

Local data for First Mesa, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

First Mesa, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,889

Poverty rate

17.3%

Median home value

$48,300

Median rent

$756/mo

Homeownership

76.2%

Bachelor's or higher

10.6%

Median age

34.3

Average commute

24.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (37).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for First Mesa.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.7%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,143

27,910 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,577

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $11,830 per person

Navajo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

First Mesa, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone57.0%
  • Carpooled18.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked10.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.8%

Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

First Mesa, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

1,168

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

328

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 18°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in First Mesa, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.1%

U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts

Diabetes

20.8%

U.S. 12.1% +8.7 pts

Smoking

26.9%

U.S. 12.8% +14.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.0%

U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts

ZIP codes in First Mesa

1 in or overlapping First Mesa. Population shown

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Cities near First Mesa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Second MesaCensus-designated place6.4 mi40.1
ShongopoviCensus-designated place8.9 mi1.6
Keams CanyonCensus-designated place10 mi16.6
Kykotsmovi VillageCensus-designated place14 mi16.9
JedditoCensus-designated place15 mi5.4
Hard RockCensus-designated place15 mi5.9
Hotevilla-BacaviCensus-designated place17 mi11.8
Low MountainCensus-designated place17 mi36.9
PinonCensus-designated place20 mi6.5
WhiteconeCensus-designated place24 mi45.1
Tees TohCensus-designated place25 mi17
Seba DalkaiCensus-designated place25 mi15.1
ToyeiCensus-designated place26 mi0.3
SteamboatCensus-designated place30 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is First Mesa, AZ in?
First Mesa is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What ZIP codes are in First Mesa, AZ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping First Mesa include 86042.
What is the population of First Mesa, AZ?
About 1,459 people live in First Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near First Mesa?
Nearby places include Second Mesa (6.4 mi), Shongopovi (8.9 mi), Keams Canyon (10 mi), Kykotsmovi Village (14 mi), Jeddito (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023