Taylor
Town in Navajo County, Arizona

Taylor is a town in Navajo County, Arizona, with 3,995 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,761 ft (1,756 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shumway, 2.7 miles SE.
- 3,995residents (2020 Census)
- 5,761 ftelevation · 1,756 m
- 32.7 sq miland area · 84.6 km²
- 122 / sq mipopulation density
- 85939ZIP code
About Taylor
Taylor is a town in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It was founded by settlers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 1878, several months before the neighboring community of Snowflake. Taylor straddles Silver Creek, flowing from the nearby White Mountains to the Little Colorado River on Arizona's Colorado Plateau. As of the 2020 census, Taylor had a population of 3,995. The town was named for John Taylor, the third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There is no postal home delivery in Taylor; residents within a certain radius of the Post Office who produce proof of Taylor residency are allocated a small PO box free of charge.
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Living in Taylor
- Median household income
- $90,275
- Median home value
- $307,500
- Median rent
- $743/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Taylor had 3,995 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,995 |
|---|---|
| Density | 122 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Taylor at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Navajo County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,995 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.66 sq mi (84.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,761 ft (1,756 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4428° N, 110.0985° W |
| ZIP code | 85939 |
| Official website | tayloraz.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0472420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Taylor
- Shumway2.7 mi SE
- Snowflake5.5 mi N
- White Mountain Lake9.3 mi SE
- Linden12.1 mi S
- Pinedale12.5 mi SW
- Show Low12.8 mi S
- Clay Springs13.1 mi SW
- Wagon Wheel17.4 mi S
- Lake of the Woods20.9 mi S
- Pinetop-Lakeside21.5 mi S
- Woodruff24.5 mi N
- Pinetop Country Club25.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Taylor
What county is Taylor in?
Taylor is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What is the population of Taylor, AZ?
3,995 people lived in Taylor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Taylor, AZ?
The ZIP code of Taylor is 85939.
What is the elevation of Taylor?
5,761 feet (1,756 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Taylor?
Shumway (2.7 mi), Snowflake (5.5 mi), White Mountain Lake (9.3 mi), Linden (12.1 mi), Pinedale (12.5 mi).
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