Woodruff
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona

Woodruff is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Navajo County, Arizona, with 154 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,144 ft (1,568 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Holbrook, 11.2 miles NW.
- 154residents (2020 Census)
- 5,144 ftelevation · 1,568 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 14.9 km²
- 27 / sq mipopulation density
- 85942ZIP code
About Woodruff
Woodruff is an unincorporated community in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. Woodruff is 10.5 miles (16.9 km) southeast of Holbrook. Woodruff has a post office with ZIP code 85942.
Woodruff was settled in 1876 by a group of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints led by Nathan Tenney and including Tenney's son Ammon M. Tenney. It was initially called Tenney's Settlement. In 1878 Lorenzo H. Hatch became the head of the LDS branch there. At that point it was named Woodruff after Wilford Woodruff.
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Woodruff had 154 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 154 |
|---|---|
| Density | 27 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Woodruff at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Navajo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 154 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.77 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,144 ft (1,568 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7919° N, 110.0259° W |
| ZIP code | 85942 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0484350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Woodruff
- Holbrook11.2 mi NW
- Sun Valley12.7 mi N
- Snowflake19.1 mi S
- Joseph City20.9 mi NW
- Taylor24.5 mi S
- Shumway26.2 mi S
- White Mountain Lake31.0 mi S
- Concho32.4 mi SE
- Clay Springs33.8 mi SW
- Pinedale35.2 mi S
- Show Low36.4 mi S
- Linden36.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Woodruff
What county is Woodruff in?
Woodruff is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What is the population of Woodruff, AZ?
154 people lived in Woodruff at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Woodruff, AZ?
The ZIP code of Woodruff is 85942.
What is the elevation of Woodruff?
5,144 feet (1,568 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Woodruff?
Holbrook (11.2 mi), Sun Valley (12.7 mi), Snowflake (19.1 mi), Joseph City (20.9 mi), Taylor (24.5 mi).
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