Tempe
City in Maricopa County, Arizona
Tempe is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 180,587 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,496 ft (456 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Guadalupe, 2.4 miles SW.
- 180,587residents (2020 Census)
- 1,496 ftelevation · 456 m
- 40.0 sq miland area · 103.5 km²
- 4,518 / sq mipopulation density
- 85282main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Tempe
Tempe ( tem-PEE; O'odham: Oidbaḍ) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, with the Census Bureau reporting a 2020 population of 180,587. The city is home to the main campus of Arizona State University, one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States.
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Living in Tempe
- Median household income
- $79,663
- Median home value
- $455,400
- Median rent
- $1,743/mo
- Median age
- 30
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Tempe had 180,587 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 180,587 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,518 per sq mi (1,744 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tempe at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 180,587 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.97 sq mi (103.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3884° N, 111.9318° W |
| ZIP codes | 85282, 85202, 85281, 85283, 85284 |
| Official website | tempe.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0473000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tempe
- Guadalupe2.4 mi SW
- Chandler8.6 mi SE
- Paradise Valley11.4 mi N
- Gilbert12.1 mi SE
- Mesa12.5 mi E
- Sun Lakes12.5 mi S
- Goodyear Village13.6 mi S
- Komatke14.7 mi SW
- Gila Crossing15.5 mi SW
- Phoenix15.6 mi NW
- St. Johns16.3 mi W
- Santa Cruz17.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tempe
What county is Tempe in?
Tempe is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Tempe, AZ?
180,587 people lived in Tempe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tempe, AZ?
The main ZIP code is 85282. Other ZIP codes: 85202, 85281, 85283, 85284.
What is the elevation of Tempe?
1,496 feet (456 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tempe?
Guadalupe (2.4 mi), Chandler (8.6 mi), Paradise Valley (11.4 mi), Gilbert (12.1 mi), Mesa (12.5 mi).
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