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Woodruff, AZ
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85942.
Population
8
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
1
Woodruff and its ZIP codes
Woodruff at a glance
- Woodruff is 98% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Woodruff, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Woodruff.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Woodruff, 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
93° / 21°F
9.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodruff, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Woodruff
1 in or overlapping Woodruff. Population shown
Cities near Woodruff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HolbrookCity | 11 mi | 17.3 |
| Sun ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 31.6 |
| SnowflakeTown | 18 mi | 33.7 |
| Joseph CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.4 |
| TaylorTown | 24 mi | 32.7 |
| ShumwayCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodruff, AZ in?
- Woodruff is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Woodruff, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Woodruff include 85942.
- What is the population of Woodruff, AZ?
- About 8 people live in Woodruff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodruff?
- Nearby places include Holbrook (11 mi), Sun Valley (14 mi), Snowflake (18 mi), Joseph City (21 mi), Taylor (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023