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Pinon, AZ
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona.
Population
1,159
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
179
ZIP codes
0
Pinon and its ZIP codes
Pinon at a glance
- Pinon is about 2.8 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,563, 43% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,300 (79% below Arizona) and median rent is $596 a month.
Local data for Pinon, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pinon, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,563
Poverty rate
43.2%
Median home value
$82,300
Median rent
$596/mo
Homeownership
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
28.6
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12), Irish Americans (8), Swedish Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Pinon.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 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
How people get to work
Pinon, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.1%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pinon, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
89° / 18°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pinon, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
21.4%
U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts
Smoking
33.3%
U.S. 12.8% +20.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Pinon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Low MountainCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 36.9 |
| Hard RockCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Keams CanyonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 16.6 |
| First MesaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 15.7 |
| JedditoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.4 |
| Second MesaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 40.1 |
| ShongopoviCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| Hotevilla-BacaviCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 11.8 |
| Kykotsmovi VillageCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 16.9 |
| Rough RockCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 12.7 |
| ChilchinbitoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 23.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pinon, AZ in?
- Pinon is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Pinon, AZ?
- About 1,159 people live in Pinon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pinon?
- Nearby places include Low Mountain (13 mi), Hard Rock (17 mi), Cottonwood (19 mi), Keams Canyon (19 mi), First Mesa (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023