How many AutoZone stores are there?
It is growing. AutoZone’s US store locator lists 6,390 stores as of Oct 17, 2026. That is 1 fewer than in October 2025 (▼ 0.0%).
AutoZone’s 10-Q for the period to May 9, 2026 says: “at May 9, 2026, operated 6,766 stores in the U.S.” (source)
Changes marked “estimate” aren’t anchored to a company count yet, so we don’t use them in headlines (why).
Where is AutoZone adding stores?
| State | Oct 2025 | Oct 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | 89 | 90 | +1 |
| TX | 713 | 713 | 0 |
| CA | 670 | 670 | 0 |
| FL | 443 | 443 | 0 |
| OH | 288 | 288 | 0 |
| NC | 244 | 244 | 0 |
| PA | 243 | 243 | 0 |
| NY | 224 | 224 | 0 |
| MI | 224 | 224 | 0 |
| GA | 217 | 217 | 0 |
Distinct stores on the store locator in each state, about a year apart.
Which AutoZone stores are no longer on the store locator?
Since October 2026
0 stores no longer on the store locator and 0 new, comparing the locator on Sep 19, 2026 with its runs of Oct 10, 2026 and Oct 17, 2026.
A store counts only if it is missing from two runs in a row, and nothing of the chain is within 50 m. Missing from the locator isn’t proof a store has shut for good; we only say “closed” when two sources say so.
Timeline
- AutoZone reports 6,766: US stores. SEC Form 10-Q
- Our store-locator count: 6,390 US stores. The Store Count
How many AutoZone stores are there in the US?
6,390, according to AutoZone’s own store locator on Oct 17, 2026, after removing duplicates and anything outside the US. AutoZone itself reported 6,766 on May 9, 2026 (SEC Form 10-Q).
Is AutoZone closing stores in 2026?
Growing, as of May 9, 2026: AutoZone’s 10-Q for the period to May 9, 2026 says: “at May 9, 2026, operated 6,766 stores in the U.S.” (source) On the store locator, the count has changed by −1 since early January.