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Window Rock, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.
Population
2,477
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
468
ZIP codes
0
Window Rock and its ZIP codes
Window Rock at a glance
- Window Rock is about 7.2 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,694, 30% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,900 (78% below Arizona) and median rent is $732 a month.
Local data for Window Rock, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Window Rock, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,694
Poverty rate
24.9%
Median home value
$84,900
Median rent
$732/mo
Homeownership
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (112), Greek Americans (27), Puerto Ricans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Window Rock.
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
$1.05B
FY 2026, $15,905 per person
How people get to work
Window Rock, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Window Rock, 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
88° / 14°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Window Rock, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Window Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. MichaelsCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Tse Bonito, NMCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Fort DefianceCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 6.4 |
| Black Hat, NMCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| Rock Springs, NMCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.6 |
| Oak SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Yah-ta-hey, NMCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| Purty Rock, NMCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Manuelito, NMCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| Williams Acres, NMCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| SawmillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| Navajo, NMCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Twin Lakes, NMCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9 |
| Nakaibito, NMCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7 |
| Crestview, NMCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Gamerco, NMCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Window Rock, AZ in?
- Window Rock is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Window Rock, AZ?
- About 2,477 people live in Window Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Window Rock?
- Nearby places include St. Michaels (1.9 mi), Tse Bonito, NM (3.5 mi), Fort Defiance (6 mi), Black Hat, NM (6.1 mi), Rock Springs, NM (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023