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Sanders, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.
Population
684
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
264
ZIP codes
0
Sanders and its ZIP codes
Sanders at a glance
- Sanders is about 4.1 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,576, 61% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- Median rent is $618 a month.
Local data for Sanders, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sanders, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,576
Poverty rate
46.1%
Median rent
$618/mo
Homeownership
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
24.5 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Sanders.
Unemployment rate
8.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,830
16,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,830
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $15,905 per person
How people get to work
Sanders, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.9%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sanders, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
846
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 19°F
8.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sanders, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
28.4%
U.S. 12.8% +15.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
Cities near Sanders
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HouckCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 42.5 |
| Wide RuinsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LuptonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Oak SpringsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| KlagetohCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Manuelito, NMCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 8.2 |
| Zuni Pueblo, NMCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sanders, AZ in?
- Sanders is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Sanders, AZ?
- About 684 people live in Sanders, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sanders?
- Nearby places include Houck (6.7 mi), Wide Ruins (18 mi), Lupton (18 mi), Oak Springs (21 mi), Klagetoh (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023