Show Low, AZ: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Show Low, AZ is a small incorporated city located in Navajo County in the state of Arizona. Our data estimates 11,442 residents, places it at 34.267°N, 110.038°W, and lists it in Mountain time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.
What are the key facts about Show Low, AZ?
| Place | Show Low |
|---|---|
| Type | Small incorporated city |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo County (FIPS 04017) |
| Estimated population | 11,442 |
| Density | 174 per sq mi (67 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 34.2671, -110.0384 |
| Time zone | Mountain time (UTC−7, America/Phoenix) |
| ZIP codes | 2 (85901–85902) |
| Rank in state | 66th of 427 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Scottsdale, AZ (112 mi) |
What is the population of Show Low, AZ?
Show Low has an estimated population of 11,442. That makes it the 66th largest of the 427 places we list in Arizona, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Arizona has about 946 residents, so Show Low is roughly 12.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Arizona with a similar population include Valencia West (11,796), Gold Canyon (11,612), Arizona City (11,200), Camp Verde (11,187), Saddlebrooke (10,945). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Show Low differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Show Low?
Show Low has about 174 people per square mile (67 per square kilometer), which we classify as rural. Within Arizona, it is denser than about 51% of the listed places. Land at this level is dominated by open space, farms or forest, so services are further apart and travel distances are longer. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does Show Low use?
Show Low uses 2 ZIP codes: 85901, 85902. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 8 are assigned to the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is Show Low in?
Show Low is in the Mountain time zone, which is UTC−7 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Phoenix). The area does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays on standard time all year. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Lake Havasu City, AZ, about 244 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Mountain time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is Show Low located in Arizona?
Show Low lies in the eastern part of Arizona, at 34.267° north latitude and 110.038° west longitude. The state capital, Phoenix, is about 127 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Zuni Pueblo, NM, roughly 88 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Show Low is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Scottsdale, AZ, 112 miles to the west.
Which cities are near Show Low, AZ?
The closest listed place to Show Low is Snowflake, AZ, 17.9 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 3 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake | 17.9 mi | North | 6,733 |
| Eagar | 43.9 mi | East | 6,164 |
| Holbrook | 44.6 mi | North | 5,084 |
| Winslow | 64.8 mi | Northwest | 9,443 |
| Payson | 73.2 mi | West | 15,813 |
| Globe | 73.3 mi | Southwest | 13,182 |
| Zuni Pueblo, NM | 87.5 mi | Northeast | 7,001 |
| Clifton | 96.1 mi | Southeast | 5,049 |
Which county is Show Low in?
Show Low is in Navajo County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 04017. The county contains 47 places in our data, 5 of which have their own page here and 42 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Winslow (9,443), Snowflake (6,733), Kayenta (5,512), Holbrook (5,084), Pinetop-Lakeside (4,469). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Show Low from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Show Low is closest to Denver, CO at about 474 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,014 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,014 mi | Northeast |
| Los Angeles, CA | 478 mi | West |
| Chicago, IL | 1,319 mi | Northeast |
| Houston, TX | 911 mi | East |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,464 mi | East |
| Denver, CO | 474 mi | Northeast |
Are there other places called Show Low?
No. In our data, Show Low in Navajo County, Arizona is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.
Planning a move to Show Low?
If you are weighing Show Low, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.
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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.