Cottonwood
City in Yavapai County, Arizona

Cottonwood is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, with 12,029 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,314 ft (1,010 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Verde Village, 2.8 miles S.
- 12,029residents (2020 Census)
- 3,314 ftelevation · 1,010 m
- 28.2 sq miland area · 72.9 km²
- 427 / sq mipopulation density
- 86326ZIP code
About Cottonwood
Cottonwood is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cottonwood had a population of 12,029. It is located on the Verde River.
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Living in Cottonwood
- Median household income
- $48,448
- Median home value
- $324,100
- Median rent
- $1,120/mo
- Median age
- 54.7
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Cottonwood had 12,029 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,029 |
|---|---|
| Density | 427 per sq mi (165 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottonwood at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Yavapai County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,029 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.16 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,314 ft (1,010 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7508° N, 111.9840° W |
| ZIP code | 86326 |
| Official website | cottonwoodaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0416410 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottonwood
- Verde Village2.8 mi S
- Clarkdale4.2 mi W
- Cornville4.5 mi E
- Jerome7.0 mi W
- Sedona11.7 mi NE
- Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)12.9 mi E
- Lake Montezuma13.0 mi SE
- Camp Verde14.5 mi SE
- Oak Creek Canyon19.0 mi NE
- Prescott Valley21.7 mi SW
- Dewey-Humboldt22.1 mi SW
- Munds Park24.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood
What county is Cottonwood in?
Cottonwood is in Yavapai County, Arizona.
What is the population of Cottonwood, AZ?
12,029 people lived in Cottonwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottonwood, AZ?
The ZIP code of Cottonwood is 86326.
What is the elevation of Cottonwood?
3,314 feet (1,010 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cottonwood?
Verde Village (2.8 mi), Clarkdale (4.2 mi), Cornville (4.5 mi), Jerome (7.0 mi), Sedona (11.7 mi).
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