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Linden, AZ

Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85901.

Population

2,502

Land area

30.2sq mi

People per sq mi

83

ZIP codes

1

Linden and its ZIP codes

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Linden at a glance

  • Linden is 28% denser than Arizona as a whole.
  • The median household income is $98,038, 23% above the Arizona median of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $411,300 (4% above Arizona).

Local data for Linden, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Linden, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$98,038

Poverty rate

12.9%

Median home value

$411,300

Homeownership

95.3%

Bachelor's or higher

18.3%

Median age

54.0

Average commute

24.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (301), Mexican Americans (296), Irish Americans (135).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Linden.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.7%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,143

27,910 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,577

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $11,830 per person

Navajo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Linden, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.8%
  • Carpooled5.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.0%
  • Bicycle5.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home15.1%

Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Linden, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

1,168

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

328

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 24°F

15.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Linden, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.9%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

ZIP codes in Linden

1 in or overlapping Linden. Population shown

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Cities near Linden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Show LowCity6.8 mi65.5
PinedaleCensus-designated place7.6 mi9.7
Wagon WheelCensus-designated place9.1 mi2.5
White Mountain LakeCensus-designated place11 mi24
Clay SpringsCensus-designated place11 mi2.8
ShumwayCensus-designated place12 mi2.9
Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place12 mi4
TaylorTown12 mi32.7
Pinetop-LakesideTown13 mi11.2
SnowflakeTown18 mi33.7
Pinetop Country ClubCensus-designated place18 mi6.7
HondahCensus-designated place19 mi12.2
McNaryCensus-designated place21 mi5.7
CarrizoCensus-designated place22 mi9
North ForkCensus-designated place23 mi61.6
Cedar CreekCensus-designated place24 mi17

Frequently asked questions

What county is Linden, AZ in?
Linden is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What ZIP codes are in Linden, AZ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Linden include 85901.
What is the population of Linden, AZ?
About 2,502 people live in Linden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Linden?
Nearby places include Show Low (6.8 mi), Pinedale (7.6 mi), Wagon Wheel (9.1 mi), White Mountain Lake (11 mi), Clay Springs (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023