Rainbow City
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona

Rainbow City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Navajo County, Arizona, with 1,001 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,781 ft (1,762 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whiteriver, 2.5 miles S.
- 1,001residents (2020 Census)
- 5,781 ftelevation · 1,762 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 460 / sq mipopulation density
- 85941ZIP code
About Rainbow City
Rainbow City is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. The population was 968 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Rainbow City
- Median household income
- $23,311
- Median home value
- $96,200
- Median age
- 26.6
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Rainbow City had 1,001 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,001 |
|---|---|
| Density | 460 per sq mi (178 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rainbow City at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Navajo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,001 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.18 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,781 ft (1,762 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8730° N, 109.9763° W |
| ZIP code | 85941 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0458620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rainbow City
- Whiteriver2.5 mi S
- Turkey Creek5.3 mi S
- East Fork5.4 mi SE
- Fort Apache5.8 mi S
- Seven Mile6.0 mi S
- Canyon Day7.4 mi SW
- North Fork9.6 mi N
- Cedar Creek12.7 mi W
- Hondah15.5 mi N
- McNary17.2 mi NE
- Pinetop Country Club17.5 mi N
- Pinetop-Lakeside19.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Rainbow City
What county is Rainbow City in?
Rainbow City is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What is the population of Rainbow City, AZ?
1,001 people lived in Rainbow City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rainbow City, AZ?
The ZIP code of Rainbow City is 85941.
What is the elevation of Rainbow City?
5,781 feet (1,762 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rainbow City?
Whiteriver (2.5 mi), Turkey Creek (5.3 mi), East Fork (5.4 mi), Fort Apache (5.8 mi), Seven Mile (6.0 mi).
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