Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Fountain Hills is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 23,820 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,150 ft (1,265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scottsdale, 8.8 miles NW.
- 23,820residents (2020 Census)
- 4,150 ftelevation · 1,265 m
- 20.3 sq miland area · 52.5 km²
- 1,174 / sq mipopulation density
- 85268ZIP code
About Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Known for its impressive fountain, which can shoot water to a height of 560 feet (170 m), it borders the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and Scottsdale.
The population was 23,820 as of the 2020 census. Between the 1990 and 2000 censuses it was the eighth-fastest-growing place among cities and towns in Arizona. The median value of an owner-occupied housing during the period 2016–2020 was estimated at $402,100.
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Living in Fountain Hills
- Median household income
- $112,654
- Median home value
- $622,900
- Median rent
- $1,890/mo
- Median age
- 61.5
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Fountain Hills had 23,820 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,820 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,174 per sq mi (453 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fountain Hills at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 23,820 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.28 sq mi (52.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,150 ft (1,265 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6078° N, 111.7384° W |
| ZIP code | 85268 |
| Official website | fh.az.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0425300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fountain Hills
- Scottsdale8.8 mi NW
- Rio Verde9.0 mi NE
- Paradise Valley13.4 mi W
- Mesa14.5 mi S
- Carefree18.0 mi NW
- Tempe18.8 mi SW
- Apache Junction19.3 mi SE
- Gilbert20.4 mi S
- Phoenix20.4 mi W
- Cave Creek21.1 mi NW
- Guadalupe21.1 mi SW
- Chandler23.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Fountain Hills
What county is Fountain Hills in?
Fountain Hills is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Fountain Hills, AZ?
23,820 people lived in Fountain Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fountain Hills, AZ?
The ZIP code of Fountain Hills is 85268.
What is the elevation of Fountain Hills?
4,150 feet (1,265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fountain Hills?
Scottsdale (8.8 mi), Rio Verde (9.0 mi), Paradise Valley (13.4 mi), Mesa (14.5 mi), Carefree (18.0 mi).
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