Shonto
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona

Shonto is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Navajo County, Arizona, with 494 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,240 ft (1,902 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kayenta, 24.2 miles NE.
- 494residents (2020 Census)
- 6,240 ftelevation · 1,902 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 108 / sq mipopulation density
- 86054ZIP code
About Shonto
Shonto (Navajo: Shą́ą́ʼtóhí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Navajo County, Arizona, United States, on the Navajo Nation. The population was 591 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $44,028
- Median rent
- $800/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Shonto had 494 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 494 |
|---|---|
| Density | 108 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shonto at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Navajo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 494 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.56 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,240 ft (1,902 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5837° N, 110.6641° W |
| ZIP code | 86054 |
| Official website | shonto.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0466260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shonto
- Kayenta24.2 mi NE
- Kaibito24.6 mi W
- Tonalea24.7 mi SW
- Navajo Mountain, UT32.8 mi N
- Chilchinbito34.8 mi E
- Oljato-Monument Valley37.5 mi NE
- Oljato-Monument Valley, UT38.4 mi NE
- Hard Rock39.3 mi S
- Pinon41.6 mi SE
- Moenkopi45.0 mi SW
- Tuba City45.3 mi SW
- LeChee46.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shonto
What county is Shonto in?
Shonto is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What is the population of Shonto, AZ?
494 people lived in Shonto at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shonto, AZ?
The ZIP code of Shonto is 86054.
What is the elevation of Shonto?
6,240 feet (1,902 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shonto?
Kayenta (24.2 mi), Kaibito (24.6 mi), Tonalea (24.7 mi), Navajo Mountain (32.8 mi), Chilchinbito (34.8 mi).
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