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Second Mesa, AZ

Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 86043.

Population

832

Land area

40.1sq mi

People per sq mi

21

ZIP codes

1

Second Mesa and its ZIP codes

Full map

Second Mesa at a glance

  • Second Mesa is 68% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,200 (82% below Arizona).

Local data for Second Mesa, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Second Mesa, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

44.6%

Median home value

$72,200

Homeownership

80.4%

Bachelor's or higher

5.9%

Median age

29.9

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

PPP loans

$56K

2 loans, 4 jobs reported

Navajo County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone72.9%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked11.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home15.3%

Environment and hazard risk

Second 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 Second Mesa, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.3%

U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts

Diabetes

17.8%

U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts

Smoking

25.3%

U.S. 12.8% +12.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.4%

U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts

ZIP codes in Second Mesa

1 in or overlapping Second Mesa. Population shown

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Cities near Second Mesa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ShongopoviCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.6
First MesaCensus-designated place6.4 mi15.7
Kykotsmovi VillageCensus-designated place8 mi16.9
Hotevilla-BacaviCensus-designated place12 mi11.8
Hard RockCensus-designated place14 mi5.9
Keams CanyonCensus-designated place16 mi16.6
JedditoCensus-designated place21 mi5.4
Low MountainCensus-designated place23 mi36.9
Seba DalkaiCensus-designated place24 mi15.1
PinonCensus-designated place24 mi6.5
Tees TohCensus-designated place24 mi17
WhiteconeCensus-designated place28 mi45.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Second Mesa, AZ in?
Second Mesa is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What ZIP codes are in Second Mesa, AZ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Second Mesa include 86043.
What is the population of Second Mesa, AZ?
About 832 people live in Second Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Second Mesa?
Nearby places include Shongopovi (2.4 mi), First Mesa (6.4 mi), Kykotsmovi Village (8 mi), Hotevilla-Bacavi (12 mi), Hard Rock (14 mi).

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