Chinle
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona
Chinle is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Apache County, Arizona, with 4,573 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,505 ft (1,678 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Del Muerto, 8.4 miles E.
- 4,573residents (2020 Census)
- 5,505 ftelevation · 1,678 m
- 16.3 sq miland area · 42.2 km²
- 281 / sq mipopulation density
- 86503ZIP code
About Chinle
Chinle (Navajo: Chʼíńlį́) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The name in Navajo means 'flowing out' and is a reference to the location where the water flows out of the Canyon de Chelly. The population was 4,518 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Chinle
- Median household income
- $53,239
- Median home value
- $39,200
- Median rent
- $565/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Chinle had 4,573 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,573 |
|---|---|
| Density | 281 per sq mi (108 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chinle at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Apache County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,573 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.29 sq mi (42.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,505 ft (1,678 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1522° N, 109.5798° W |
| ZIP code | 86503 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0412770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chinle
- Del Muerto8.4 mi E
- Many Farms13.6 mi N
- Nazlini17.7 mi S
- Cottonwood18.2 mi W
- Tsaile22.6 mi NE
- Sehili23.7 mi NE
- Rough Rock24.3 mi NW
- Round Rock25.2 mi N
- Lukachukai26.6 mi NE
- Burnside27.7 mi S
- Sawmill29.9 mi SE
- Steamboat31.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chinle
What county is Chinle in?
Chinle is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Chinle, AZ?
4,573 people lived in Chinle at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chinle, AZ?
The ZIP code of Chinle is 86503.
What is the elevation of Chinle?
5,505 feet (1,678 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chinle?
Del Muerto (8.4 mi), Many Farms (13.6 mi), Nazlini (17.7 mi), Cottonwood (18.2 mi), Tsaile (22.6 mi).
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