Anthem
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona

Anthem is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 23,190 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,864 ft (568 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New River, 3.4 miles NE.
- 23,190residents (2020 Census)
- 1,864 ftelevation · 568 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.5 km²
- 2,930 / sq mipopulation density
- 85086ZIP code
About Anthem
Anthem is a planned community and census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of Anthem was 23,190.
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Living in Anthem
- Median household income
- $120,613
- Median home value
- $569,900
- Median rent
- $2,548/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Anthem had 23,190 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,190 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,930 per sq mi (1,131 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anthem at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 23,190 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.92 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8468° N, 112.1270° W |
| ZIP code | 85086 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0402430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anthem
- New River3.4 mi NE
- Cave Creek8.4 mi E
- Carefree12.4 mi E
- Peoria12.7 mi W
- Black Canyon City15.5 mi N
- Sun City West17.9 mi SW
- Sun City18.3 mi SW
- Scottsdale18.9 mi SE
- Phoenix19.1 mi S
- Youngtown20.8 mi SW
- El Mirage21.1 mi SW
- Glendale22.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Anthem
What county is Anthem in?
Anthem is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Anthem, AZ?
23,190 people lived in Anthem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anthem, AZ?
The ZIP code of Anthem is 85086.
What is the elevation of Anthem?
1,864 feet (568 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anthem?
New River (3.4 mi), Cave Creek (8.4 mi), Carefree (12.4 mi), Peoria (12.7 mi), Black Canyon City (15.5 mi).
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