Snowflake
Town in Navajo County, Arizona

Snowflake is a town in Navajo County, Arizona, with 6,104 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,682 ft (1,732 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taylor, 5.5 miles S.
- 6,104residents (2020 Census)
- 5,682 ftelevation · 1,732 m
- 33.7 sq miland area · 87.4 km²
- 181 / sq mipopulation density
- 85937ZIP code
About Snowflake
Snowflake (Navajo: Tó Diłhił Biih Yílį́) is a town in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It was founded in 1878 by Erastus Snow and William Jordan Flake, Mormon pioneers. As of the 2020 census, Snowflake had a population of 6,104.
Snowflake is 25 miles (40 km) south of Interstate 40 (formerly U.S. Route 66) via Highway 77. The Apache Railway provides freight service.
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Living in Snowflake
- Median household income
- $76,174
- Median home value
- $271,800
- Median rent
- $1,350/mo
- Median age
- 29.8
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Snowflake had 6,104 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,104 |
|---|---|
| Density | 181 per sq mi (70 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Snowflake at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Navajo County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,104 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.74 sq mi (87.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,682 ft (1,732 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5215° N, 110.0912° W |
| ZIP code | 85937 |
| Official website | ci.snowflake.az.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0467800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Snowflake
- Taylor5.5 mi S
- Shumway7.5 mi S
- White Mountain Lake13.6 mi SE
- Clay Springs16.5 mi SW
- Pinedale16.9 mi SW
- Linden17.6 mi S
- Show Low18.0 mi S
- Woodruff19.1 mi N
- Wagon Wheel22.7 mi S
- Lake of the Woods26.1 mi S
- Pinetop-Lakeside26.5 mi S
- Holbrook26.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Snowflake
What county is Snowflake in?
Snowflake is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What is the population of Snowflake, AZ?
6,104 people lived in Snowflake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Snowflake, AZ?
The ZIP code of Snowflake is 85937.
What is the elevation of Snowflake?
5,682 feet (1,732 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Snowflake?
Taylor (5.5 mi), Shumway (7.5 mi), White Mountain Lake (13.6 mi), Clay Springs (16.5 mi), Pinedale (16.9 mi).
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