Apache Junction
City in Pinal County, Arizona

Apache Junction is a city in Pinal County, Arizona, with 38,499 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,722 ft (525 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gold Canyon, 6.9 miles E.
- 38,499residents (2020 Census)
- 1,722 ftelevation · 525 m
- 45.5 sq miland area · 117.7 km²
- 847 / sq mipopulation density
- 85120main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Apache Junction
Apache Junction (Western Apache: Hagosgeed) is a city in Pinal and Maricopa counties, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,499, most of whom lived in Pinal County. It is named for the junction of the Apache Trail and the Old West Highway. The area where Apache Junction is located used to be known as Youngberg. Superstition Mountain, the westernmost peak of the Superstition Mountains, is to the east.
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Living in Apache Junction
- Median household income
- $60,975
- Median home value
- $211,500
- Median rent
- $1,146/mo
- Median age
- 53.1
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Apache Junction had 38,499 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,499 |
|---|---|
| Density | 847 per sq mi (327 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Apache Junction at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pinal County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 38,499 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.46 sq mi (117.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3827° N, 111.5405° W |
| ZIP codes | 85120, 85119 |
| Official website | apachejunctionaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0402830 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Apache Junction
- Gold Canyon6.9 mi E
- Mesa10.2 mi W
- Queen Creek10.8 mi SW
- Gilbert12.6 mi SW
- San Tan Valley13.3 mi S
- Queen Valley15.2 mi SE
- Chandler19.3 mi W
- Fountain Hills19.3 mi NW
- Lower Santan Village21.8 mi SW
- Upper Santan Village21.8 mi SW
- Sun Lakes22.3 mi SW
- Stotonic Village22.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Apache Junction
What county is Apache Junction in?
Apache Junction is in Pinal County, Arizona.
What is the population of Apache Junction, AZ?
38,499 people lived in Apache Junction at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Apache Junction, AZ?
The main ZIP code is 85120. Other ZIP codes: 85119.
What is the elevation of Apache Junction?
1,722 feet (525 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Apache Junction?
Gold Canyon (6.9 mi), Mesa (10.2 mi), Queen Creek (10.8 mi), Gilbert (12.6 mi), San Tan Valley (13.3 mi).
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