Gilbert
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 267,918 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,237 ft (377 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mesa, 6.2 miles N.
- 267,918residents (2020 Census)
- 1,237 ftelevation · 377 m
- 68.8 sq miland area · 178.2 km²
- 3,893 / sq mipopulation density
- 85295main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Gilbert
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Located southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert had a population of 287,285 as of 2025. It is the fourth-most populous municipality in Arizona and is considered a suburb of Phoenix. Gilbert is the most populous incorporated town in the United States, and has been described as the “largest town in America.”
Incorporated on July 6, 1920, Gilbert was once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World".
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Living in Gilbert
- Median household income
- $122,551
- Median home value
- $575,100
- Median rent
- $2,110/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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Gilbert had 267,918 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 267,918 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,893 per sq mi (1,503 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gilbert at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 267,918 (2020) |
| Land area | 68.81 sq mi (178.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3130° N, 111.7424° W |
| ZIP codes | 85295, 85225, 85233, 85234, 85236, 85296, 85297, 85298 |
| Official website | gilbertaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0427400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gilbert
- Mesa6.2 mi N
- Chandler6.7 mi W
- Queen Creek9.0 mi SE
- Sun Lakes10.0 mi SW
- Goodyear Village11.0 mi SW
- Stotonic Village11.8 mi S
- Lower Santan Village12.0 mi S
- Tempe12.1 mi NW
- Apache Junction12.6 mi NE
- Guadalupe13.3 mi W
- Upper Santan Village13.6 mi S
- San Tan Valley14.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Gilbert
What county is Gilbert in?
Gilbert is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Gilbert, AZ?
267,918 people lived in Gilbert at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gilbert, AZ?
The main ZIP code is 85295. Other ZIP codes: 85225, 85233, 85234, 85236, 85296, 85297, 85298.
What is the elevation of Gilbert?
1,237 feet (377 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gilbert?
Mesa (6.2 mi), Chandler (6.7 mi), Queen Creek (9.0 mi), Sun Lakes (10.0 mi), Goodyear Village (11.0 mi).
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