Cottonwood
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona

Cottonwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Apache County, Arizona, with 167 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,070 ft (1,850 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Low Mountain, 14.6 miles SW.
- 167residents (2020 Census)
- 6,070 ftelevation · 1,850 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 1,065 / sq mipopulation density
- 86520ZIP code
About Cottonwood
Cottonwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The population was 226 at the 2010 census.
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- $50,800
- Median age
- 55.7
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Cottonwood had 167 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 167 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,065 per sq mi (411 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottonwood at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Apache County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 167 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,070 ft (1,850 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0722° N, 109.8901° W |
| ZIP code | 86520 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0416360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottonwood
- Low Mountain14.6 mi SW
- Chinle18.2 mi E
- Pinon18.4 mi W
- Steamboat22.0 mi S
- Many Farms23.4 mi NE
- Rough Rock24.0 mi N
- Keams Canyon24.7 mi SW
- Jeddito24.9 mi SW
- Toyei25.6 mi S
- Nazlini25.7 mi SE
- Burnside26.6 mi SE
- Del Muerto26.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood
What county is Cottonwood in?
Cottonwood is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Cottonwood, AZ?
167 people lived in Cottonwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottonwood, AZ?
The ZIP code of Cottonwood is 86520.
What is the elevation of Cottonwood?
6,070 feet (1,850 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cottonwood?
Low Mountain (14.6 mi), Chinle (18.2 mi), Pinon (18.4 mi), Steamboat (22.0 mi), Many Farms (23.4 mi).
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