Drexel Heights
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Drexel Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pima County, Arizona, with 27,523 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,526 ft (770 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Valencia West, 3.9 miles W.
- 27,523residents (2020 Census)
- 2,526 ftelevation · 770 m
- 19.2 sq miland area · 49.8 km²
- 1,431 / sq mipopulation density
- 85709ZIP code
About Drexel Heights
Drexel Heights is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. The population was 27,523 at the 2020 census, down from 27,749 at the 2010 census.
The area is said to be named after financier Francis Anthony Drexel, the father of Saint Katharine Drexel (who established missions to Blacks and Native Americans throughout the United States). Drexel is said to have owned property in the Drexel Heights area and eastward during the late 19th century, although no proof has ever been found that he owned land in the area. Francis A. Drexel died in 1885.
Drexel Road was likely named after Saint Katharine Drexel. However, her father Francis A. Drexel didn't own land in the area as has been claimed in the past.
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Living in Drexel Heights
- Median household income
- $73,508
- Median home value
- $250,100
- Median rent
- $1,342/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Drexel Heights had 27,523 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,523 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,431 per sq mi (553 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Drexel Heights at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pima County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 27,523 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.23 sq mi (49.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,526 ft (770 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1453° N, 111.0481° W |
| ZIP code | 85709 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0420540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Drexel Heights
- Valencia West3.9 mi W
- Tucson Estates5.2 mi NW
- South Tucson5.8 mi NE
- Summit8.2 mi SE
- Tucson Mountains9.6 mi N
- Tucson10.4 mi E
- Flowing Wells10.5 mi N
- Kleindale11.5 mi NE
- Casas Adobes13.8 mi N
- Catalina Foothills14.4 mi NE
- Three Points15.2 mi SW
- Sahuarita15.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Drexel Heights
What county is Drexel Heights in?
Drexel Heights is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of Drexel Heights, AZ?
27,523 people lived in Drexel Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Drexel Heights, AZ?
The ZIP code of Drexel Heights is 85709.
What is the elevation of Drexel Heights?
2,526 feet (770 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Drexel Heights?
Valencia West (3.9 mi), Tucson Estates (5.2 mi), South Tucson (5.8 mi), Summit (8.2 mi), Tucson Mountains (9.6 mi).
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