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Show Low, AZ
City in Navajo County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85901.
Population
12,102
Land area
65.5sq mi
People per sq mi
185
ZIP codes
1
Show Low and its ZIP codes
Show Low at a glance
- Show Low is about 2.8 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 65th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $60,368 a year, 25% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,600 (24% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,110 a month.
Local data for Show Low, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Show Low, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,368
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$299,600
Median rent
$1,110/mo
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
34.9%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,442), Mexican Americans (1,399), Irish Americans (1,267).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Show Low.
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
$1.26B
FY 2026, $11,830 per person
PPP loans
$26.04M
341 loans, 4,368 jobs reported
How people get to work
Show Low, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Show Low, 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
85° / 24°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Show Low, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Show Low
1 in or overlapping Show Low. Population shown
Cities near Show Low
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White Mountain LakeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 24 |
| Wagon WheelCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.5 |
| LindenCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 30.2 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 4 |
| Pinetop-LakesideTown | 9.1 mi | 11.2 |
| ShumwayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| TaylorTown | 12 mi | 32.7 |
| PinedaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.7 |
| Pinetop Country ClubCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| HondahCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.2 |
| Clay SpringsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| McNaryCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.7 |
| SnowflakeTown | 18 mi | 33.7 |
| VernonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| North ForkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 61.6 |
| CarrizoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Show Low, AZ in?
- Show Low is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Show Low, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Show Low include 85901.
- What is the population of Show Low, AZ?
- About 12,102 people live in Show Low, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Show Low?
- Nearby places include White Mountain Lake (5.6 mi), Wagon Wheel (5.7 mi), Linden (6.8 mi), Lake of the Woods (8.8 mi), Pinetop-Lakeside (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023