Payson
Town in Gila County, Arizona
Payson is a town in Gila County, Arizona, with 16,351 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,888 ft (1,490 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mesa del Caballo, 3.2 miles NE.
- 16,351residents (2020 Census)
- 4,888 ftelevation · 1,490 m
- 19.3 sq miland area · 50.1 km²
- 845 / sq mipopulation density
- 85541ZIP code
About Payson
Payson (Navajo: Ndzistsooí) is a town in northern Gila County, Arizona, United States. Due to Payson's location being very near to the geographic center of Arizona, it has been called "The Heart of Arizona." Payson is also considered part of the colloquially defined Northern Arizona region, and the town serves as a gateway to the vast wilderness of the Colorado Plateau. The town is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest, the largest of the six national forests in Arizona—and the ninth largest national forest in the United States.
Payson boasts a lively festival calendar, including The World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo established in 1884, as well as the Arizona State Old Time Fiddlin' Championship, which celebrates the area's musical heritage.
As of the 2020 census, the population of Payson was 16,361.
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Living in Payson
- Median household income
- $67,710
- Median home value
- $382,400
- Median rent
- $1,345/mo
- Median age
- 60.9
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Payson had 16,351 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,351 |
|---|---|
| Density | 845 per sq mi (326 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Payson at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gila County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 16,351 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.35 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,888 ft (1,490 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2438° N, 111.3190° W |
| ZIP code | 85541 |
| Official website | paysonaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0453700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Payson
- Mesa del Caballo3.2 mi NE
- Round Valley4.0 mi S
- East Verde Estates4.6 mi NW
- Oxbow Estates4.6 mi S
- Flowing Springs4.6 mi N
- Freedom Acres5.3 mi N
- Star Valley5.7 mi E
- Beaver Valley6.9 mi N
- Geronimo Estates9.0 mi N
- Whispering Pines9.2 mi N
- Gisela10.0 mi S
- Rye10.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Payson
What county is Payson in?
Payson is in Gila County, Arizona.
What is the population of Payson, AZ?
16,351 people lived in Payson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Payson, AZ?
The ZIP code of Payson is 85541.
What is the elevation of Payson?
4,888 feet (1,490 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Payson?
Mesa del Caballo (3.2 mi), Round Valley (4.0 mi), East Verde Estates (4.6 mi), Oxbow Estates (4.6 mi), Flowing Springs (4.6 mi).
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