Burnside
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona

Burnside is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Apache County, Arizona, with 494 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,411 ft (1,954 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ganado, 5.7 miles SE.
- 494residents (2020 Census)
- 6,411 ftelevation · 1,954 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.0 km²
- 53 / sq mipopulation density
- 86505ZIP code
About Burnside
Burnside is a native village and census-designated place (CDP) on the Navajo Nation in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The population was 537 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Burnside
- Median household income
- $29,688
- Median rent
- $489/mo
- Median age
- 27.8
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Burnside had 494 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 494 |
|---|---|
| Density | 53 per sq mi (21 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burnside at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Apache County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 494 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.28 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,411 ft (1,954 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7533° N, 109.6248° W |
| ZIP code | 86505 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0408535 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burnside
- Ganado5.7 mi SE
- Cornfields7.6 mi S
- Steamboat12.3 mi W
- Nazlini13.8 mi NE
- Toyei17.9 mi W
- Klagetoh18.3 mi S
- Greasewood20.1 mi SW
- Wide Ruins24.3 mi S
- Cottonwood26.6 mi NW
- Chinle27.7 mi N
- Sawmill27.7 mi E
- Whitecone27.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Burnside
What county is Burnside in?
Burnside is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Burnside, AZ?
494 people lived in Burnside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burnside, AZ?
The ZIP code of Burnside is 86505.
What is the elevation of Burnside?
6,411 feet (1,954 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burnside?
Ganado (5.7 mi), Cornfields (7.6 mi), Steamboat (12.3 mi), Nazlini (13.8 mi), Toyei (17.9 mi).
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