First Mesa
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona

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.
- 1,352residents (2020 Census)
- 5,810 ftelevation · 1,771 m
- 15.7 sq miland area · 40.8 km²
- 86 / sq mipopulation density
- 86042ZIP code
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 had 1,352 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,352 |
|---|---|
| Density | 86 per sq mi (33 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
First Mesa at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Navajo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,352 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.74 sq mi (40.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,810 ft (1,771 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8317° N, 110.3689° W |
| ZIP code | 86042 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0423512 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near First Mesa
- Second Mesa7.4 mi W
- Keams Canyon9.3 mi E
- Shongopovi9.3 mi W
- Jeddito14.2 mi E
- Hard Rock15.6 mi NW
- Kykotsmovi Village16.2 mi W
- Hotevilla-Bacavi16.4 mi W
- Low Mountain17.0 mi NE
- Pinon20.3 mi NE
- Whitecone22.7 mi SE
- Tees Toh23.9 mi S
- Seba Dalkai24.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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