Carefree
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Carefree is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 3,690 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,382 ft (726 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cave Creek, 4.1 miles W.
- 3,690residents (2020 Census)
- 2,382 ftelevation · 726 m
- 8.8 sq miland area · 22.8 km²
- 419 / sq mipopulation density
- 85377ZIP code
About Carefree
Carefree is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is located north of both Phoenix and Scottsdale in the far northeast area of the Phoenix metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the population of the town was 3,690.
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Living in Carefree
- Median household income
- $147,165
- Median home value
- $1,088,100
- Median rent
- $1,538/mo
- Median age
- 64.9
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Carefree had 3,690 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,690 |
|---|---|
| Density | 419 per sq mi (162 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carefree at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,690 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.81 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,382 ft (726 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8232° N, 111.9133° W |
| ZIP code | 85377 |
| Official website | carefree.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0410180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carefree
- Cave Creek4.1 mi W
- Scottsdale10.1 mi S
- New River10.7 mi W
- Anthem12.4 mi W
- Rio Verde15.2 mi SE
- Fountain Hills18.0 mi SE
- Paradise Valley18.9 mi S
- Phoenix20.1 mi SW
- Black Canyon City20.9 mi NW
- Peoria24.5 mi W
- Glendale25.6 mi SW
- Sun City25.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carefree
What county is Carefree in?
Carefree is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Carefree, AZ?
3,690 people lived in Carefree at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carefree, AZ?
The ZIP code of Carefree is 85377.
What is the elevation of Carefree?
2,382 feet (726 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carefree?
Cave Creek (4.1 mi), Scottsdale (10.1 mi), New River (10.7 mi), Anthem (12.4 mi), Rio Verde (15.2 mi).
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