Tonopah
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona
Tonopah is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 23 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,490 ft (454 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wintersburg, 6.0 miles SE.
- 23residents (2020 Census)
- 1,490 ftelevation · 454 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 17 / sq mipopulation density
- 85354ZIP code
About Tonopah
Tonopah is a census-designated place in western Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, approximately 50 miles (80 km) west of downtown Phoenix off Interstate 10. The community is near the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, the largest power producer in the country, nuclear or otherwise.
It is located on the Tonopah Desert. Many wells in Tonopah are warm, in the 70 °F (21 °C) to 95 °F (35 °C) range and many are hot; 110 °F (43 °C) to 120 °F (49 °C) wells are common. Prior to being called Tonopah, the settlement was known as Lone Peak.
The area is also known to have been inhabited by groups of people for resource gathering area of the Hohokam, Patayan, and Yavapai Indians.
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Tonopah had 23 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23 |
|---|---|
| Density | 17 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tonopah at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 23 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.37 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4880° N, 112.9308° W |
| ZIP code | 85354 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0474540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tonopah
- Wintersburg6.0 mi SE
- Arlington13.9 mi SE
- Buckeye17.1 mi E
- Citrus Park28.1 mi E
- Sunwest29.8 mi W
- Circle City30.2 mi NE
- Surprise30.3 mi NE
- Wittmann30.6 mi NE
- Morristown31.3 mi NE
- Litchfield Park32.9 mi E
- Aguila33.9 mi NW
- Sun City West35.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tonopah
What county is Tonopah in?
Tonopah is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Tonopah, AZ?
23 people lived in Tonopah at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tonopah, AZ?
The ZIP code of Tonopah is 85354.
What is the elevation of Tonopah?
1,490 feet (454 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tonopah?
Wintersburg (6.0 mi), Arlington (13.9 mi), Buckeye (17.1 mi), Citrus Park (28.1 mi), Sunwest (29.8 mi).
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