Sanders
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona

Sanders is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Apache County, Arizona, with 575 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,866 ft (1,788 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Houck, 6.8 miles NE.
- 575residents (2020 Census)
- 5,866 ftelevation · 1,788 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 222 / sq mipopulation density
- 86512ZIP code
About Sanders
Sanders (Navajo: Łichííʼ Deezʼáhí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. Sanders is located at the junction of U.S. Route 191 and Interstate 40. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 575.
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- Median household income
- $31,576
- Median rent
- $618/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Sanders had 575 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 575 |
|---|---|
| Density | 222 per sq mi (86 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sanders at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Apache County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 575 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.59 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,866 ft (1,788 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2092° N, 109.3191° W |
| ZIP code | 86512 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0463050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sanders
- Houck6.8 mi NE
- Wide Ruins17.6 mi NW
- Lupton18.1 mi NE
- Oak Springs21.2 mi NE
- Klagetoh23.4 mi NW
- Manuelito, NM24.2 mi NE
- Zuni Pueblo, NM27.9 mi E
- Black Rock, NM30.7 mi E
- Purty Rock, NM30.8 mi NE
- Sagar, NM31.3 mi E
- Williams Acres, NM32.2 mi NE
- Crestview, NM32.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sanders
What county is Sanders in?
Sanders is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Sanders, AZ?
575 people lived in Sanders at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sanders, AZ?
The ZIP code of Sanders is 86512.
What is the elevation of Sanders?
5,866 feet (1,788 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sanders?
Houck (6.8 mi), Wide Ruins (17.6 mi), Lupton (18.1 mi), Oak Springs (21.2 mi), Klagetoh (23.4 mi).
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