First Mesa

Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona

Aerial view of First Mesa, Arizona
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First Mesa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Navajo County, Arizona, with 1,352 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,810 ft (1,771 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Second Mesa, 7.4 miles W.

About First Mesa

First Mesa (Hopi: Wàlpi) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Navajo County, Arizona, United States, on the Hopi Reservation. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 1,555, spread among three Hopi villages atop the 5,700-foot (1,740 m) mesa: Hano (or Tegua, Arizona), Sitsomovi (or Sichomovi), and Waalpi (or Walpi).

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Living in First Mesa

Median household income
$57,889
Median home value
$48,300
Median rent
$756/mo
Median age
34.3
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First Mesa, AZ population

First Mesa had 1,352 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,352
Density86 per sq mi (33 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

First Mesa at a glance

StateArizona (AZ)
CountyNavajo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,352 (2020)
Land area15.74 sq mi (40.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation5,810 ft (1,771 m)
Coordinates35.8317° N, 110.3689° W
ZIP code86042
Census code (GEOID)0423512

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about First Mesa

What county is First Mesa in?

First Mesa is in Navajo County, Arizona.

What is the population of First Mesa, AZ?

1,352 people lived in First Mesa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of First Mesa, AZ?

The ZIP code of First Mesa is 86042.

What is the elevation of First Mesa?

5,810 feet (1,771 m) above sea level.

What towns are near First Mesa?

Second Mesa (7.4 mi), Keams Canyon (9.3 mi), Shongopovi (9.3 mi), Jeddito (14.2 mi), Hard Rock (15.6 mi).

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