Snowflake

Town in Navajo County, Arizona

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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.

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, AZ population

Snowflake had 6,104 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,104
Density181 per sq mi (70 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Snowflake at a glance

StateArizona (AZ)
CountyNavajo County
TypeTown
Population6,104 (2020)
Land area33.74 sq mi (87.4 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²)
Elevation5,682 ft (1,732 m)
Coordinates34.5215° N, 110.0912° W
ZIP code85937
Official websiteci.snowflake.az.us
Census code (GEOID)0467800

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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