Sawmill
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona

Sawmill is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Apache County, Arizona, with 564 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,975 ft (2,126 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Navajo, 7.1 miles E.
- 564residents (2020 Census)
- 6,975 ftelevation · 2,126 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 15.9 km²
- 92 / sq mipopulation density
- 86504ZIP code
About Sawmill
Sawmill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. Sawmill is a part of Fort Defiance Agency, which is on the Navajo Nation. The population was 748 at the 2010 census. It is named after and developed around a sawmill. A trading post has been present since 1907.
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Living in Sawmill
- Median household income
- $35,938
- Median home value
- $39,400
- Median rent
- $656/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Sawmill had 564 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 564 |
|---|---|
| Density | 92 per sq mi (35 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sawmill at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Apache County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 564 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.15 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,975 ft (2,126 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8862° N, 109.1580° W |
| ZIP code | 86504 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0464590 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sawmill
- Navajo, NM7.1 mi E
- Fort Defiance10.8 mi SE
- Crystal, NM13.7 mi NE
- Window Rock15.8 mi S
- St. Michaels16.0 mi S
- Nazlini17.8 mi W
- Tse Bonito, NM18.6 mi SE
- Black Hat, NM20.7 mi SE
- Nakaibito, NM21.1 mi E
- Tohatchi, NM22.9 mi E
- Ganado25.6 mi SW
- Twin Lakes, NM25.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Sawmill
What county is Sawmill in?
Sawmill is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Sawmill, AZ?
564 people lived in Sawmill at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sawmill, AZ?
The ZIP code of Sawmill is 86504.
What is the elevation of Sawmill?
6,975 feet (2,126 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sawmill?
Navajo (7.1 mi), Fort Defiance (10.8 mi), Crystal (13.7 mi), Window Rock (15.8 mi), St. Michaels (16.0 mi).
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