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Snowflake, AZ
Town in Navajo County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85937.
Population
6,444
Land area
33.7sq mi
People per sq mi
191
ZIP codes
1
Snowflake and its ZIP codes
Snowflake at a glance
- Snowflake is about 2.9 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $76,174 a year, 5% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,800 (31% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,350 a month.
Local data for Snowflake, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Snowflake, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,174
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$271,800
Median rent
$1,350/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
29.8
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (414), Irish Americans (375), German Americans (360).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Snowflake.
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
How people get to work
Snowflake, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Snowflake, 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
90° / 20°F
11.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Snowflake, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Snowflake
1 in or overlapping Snowflake. Population shown
Cities near Snowflake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TaylorTown | 6.2 mi | 32.7 |
| ShumwayCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.9 |
| White Mountain LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 24 |
| Clay SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| PinedaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.7 |
| Show LowCity | 18 mi | 65.5 |
| LindenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 30.2 |
| WoodruffCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.8 |
| Wagon WheelCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4 |
| Pinetop-LakesideTown | 26 mi | 11.2 |
| HolbrookCity | 27 mi | 17.3 |
| Heber-OvergaardCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.9 |
| ConchoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| VernonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Snowflake, AZ in?
- Snowflake is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Snowflake, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Snowflake include 85937.
- What is the population of Snowflake, AZ?
- About 6,444 people live in Snowflake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Snowflake?
- Nearby places include Taylor (6.2 mi), Shumway (7.5 mi), White Mountain Lake (14 mi), Clay Springs (16 mi), Pinedale (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023