Deer Creek
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona

Deer Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Gila County, Arizona, with 230 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,025 ft (922 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rye, 2.0 miles N.
- 230residents (2020 Census)
- 3,025 ftelevation · 922 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 126 / sq mipopulation density
- 85541ZIP code
About Deer Creek
Deer Creek is a census-designated place in Gila County in the U.S. state of Arizona. Deer Creek is located almost directly between the community of Tonto Basin and the town of Payson near Arizona State Route 87. The population as of the 2010 U.S. census was 216.
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Living in Deer Creek
- Median household income
- $39,883
- Median home value
- $376,100
- Median age
- 73
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Deer Creek had 230 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 230 |
|---|---|
| Density | 126 per sq mi (49 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Deer Creek at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gila County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 230 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.83 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,025 ft (922 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0688° N, 111.3519° W |
| ZIP code | 85541 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0418448 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Deer Creek
- Rye2.0 mi N
- Gisela4.3 mi NE
- Jakes Corner4.6 mi SE
- Oxbow Estates7.7 mi N
- Round Valley8.7 mi N
- Payson12.2 mi N
- Star Valley14.9 mi NE
- Mesa del Caballo15.3 mi N
- Tonto Basin15.8 mi S
- East Verde Estates15.9 mi N
- Flowing Springs16.6 mi N
- Freedom Acres17.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Deer Creek
What county is Deer Creek in?
Deer Creek is in Gila County, Arizona.
What is the population of Deer Creek, AZ?
230 people lived in Deer Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Deer Creek, AZ?
The ZIP code of Deer Creek is 85541.
What is the elevation of Deer Creek?
3,025 feet (922 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Deer Creek?
Rye (2.0 mi), Gisela (4.3 mi), Jakes Corner (4.6 mi), Oxbow Estates (7.7 mi), Round Valley (8.7 mi).
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