Sanders, Arizona
Sanders: Situated in eastern Arizona's Apache County at an elevation of 5,866 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the Navajo Nation along the Puerco River.
About
Sanders is a city located in the county of Apache in the U.S. state of Arizona.
Quick Facts about Sanders
| State | Arizona (United States) |
| County | Apache County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2164,-109.3337 |
| Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Local time | 13:00:03 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 86512 |
| Weather | 34℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Sanders is located at 35°12'59"N 109°20'1"W (35.2164100, -109.3337100).
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Weather
34°F
Mostly Cloudy
2 to 6 mph NE
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Sanders zip code is 86512.
County name: Apache, County
fips: 04001
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sanders, AZ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLP | Gallup station | 201 East Highway 66 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sanders.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sander Post Office | Sanders (AZ) | 86512 |
Other cities in Apache County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Apache County , AZ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood | 12,762 | City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Eagar | 4,956 | Town in Apache County, Arizona, United States |
| Chinle | 4,518 | Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States |
| Fort Defiance | 4,061 | Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States |
| Saint Johns | 3,526 | City in and county seat of Apache County, Arizona, United States |
| Window Rock | 2,712 | Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States |
| Springerville | 1,985 | Town in Apache County, Arizona, United States |
| Lukachukai | 1,701 | Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States |
| Saint Michaels | 1,443 | Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States |
| Many Farms | 1,348 | Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona |
| Houck | 1,024 | Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States |