Waterflow
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico

Waterflow is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Juan County, New Mexico, with 1,554 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,062 ft (1,543 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nenahnezad, 3.2 miles SE.
- 1,554residents (2020 Census)
- 5,062 ftelevation · 1,543 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.4 km²
- 188 / sq mipopulation density
- 87421ZIP code
About Waterflow
Waterflow (Navajo: Tséyaa Akʼahí) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States on the north side of the San Juan River. It is immediately west of Fruitland and north across the river from the Navajo Nation. It is east of Shiprock.
As of the 2020 census, Waterflow had a population of 1,554.
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Living in Waterflow
- Median household income
- $61,429
- Median home value
- $167,400
- Median rent
- $1,572/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Waterflow had 1,554 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,554 |
|---|---|
| Density | 188 per sq mi (73 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waterflow at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,554 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.25 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,062 ft (1,543 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7553° N, 108.4753° W |
| ZIP code | 87421 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3583760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waterflow
- Nenahnezad3.2 mi SE
- Fruitland4.5 mi E
- Kirtland6.0 mi E
- Ojo Amarillo7.2 mi SE
- Upper Fruitland8.8 mi E
- Shiprock12.3 mi W
- Totah Vista15.2 mi E
- Napi Headquarters16.2 mi SE
- Farmington16.3 mi E
- La Plata18.1 mi NE
- Flora Vista21.6 mi E
- Crouch Mesa21.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waterflow
What county is Waterflow in?
Waterflow is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Waterflow, NM?
1,554 people lived in Waterflow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waterflow, NM?
The ZIP code of Waterflow is 87421.
What is the elevation of Waterflow?
5,062 feet (1,543 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waterflow?
Nenahnezad (3.2 mi), Fruitland (4.5 mi), Kirtland (6.0 mi), Ojo Amarillo (7.2 mi), Upper Fruitland (8.8 mi).
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