Rough Rock
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona

Rough Rock is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Apache County, Arizona, with 428 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,280 ft (1,914 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chilchinbito, 11.4 miles NW.
- 428residents (2020 Census)
- 6,280 ftelevation · 1,914 m
- 12.6 sq miland area · 32.6 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 86538ZIP code
About Rough Rock
Rough Rock (Navajo: Tséchʼízhí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The population was 414 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Rough Rock
- Median household income
- $43,182
- Median home value
- $43,300
- Median rent
- $612/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Rough Rock had 428 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 428 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rough Rock at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Apache County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 428 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.61 sq mi (32.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,280 ft (1,914 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4195° N, 109.8645° W |
| ZIP code | 86538 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0461370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rough Rock
- Chilchinbito11.4 mi NW
- Many Farms13.7 mi E
- Round Rock23.1 mi E
- Rock Point23.5 mi NE
- Cottonwood24.0 mi S
- Chinle24.3 mi SE
- Dennehotso28.3 mi N
- Del Muerto28.8 mi SE
- Pinon29.6 mi SW
- Kayenta30.1 mi NW
- Low Mountain35.1 mi S
- Lukachukai35.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rough Rock
What county is Rough Rock in?
Rough Rock is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Rough Rock, AZ?
428 people lived in Rough Rock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rough Rock, AZ?
The ZIP code of Rough Rock is 86538.
What is the elevation of Rough Rock?
6,280 feet (1,914 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rough Rock?
Chilchinbito (11.4 mi), Many Farms (13.7 mi), Round Rock (23.1 mi), Rock Point (23.5 mi), Cottonwood (24.0 mi).
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