Payson

City in Utah County, Utah

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Payson is a city in Utah County, Utah, with 21,101 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,652 ft (1,418 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spring Lake, 2.0 miles S.

About Payson

Payson is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The population was 21,101 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Payson

Median household income
$89,905
Median home value
$429,600
Median rent
$1,549/mo
Median age
29.5
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Payson, UT population

Payson had 21,101 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census21,101
Density1,609 per sq mi (621 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Payson at a glance

StateUtah (UT)
CountyUtah County
TypeCity
Population21,101 (2020)
Land area13.11 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation4,652 ft (1,418 m)
Coordinates40.0359° N, 111.7388° W
ZIP code84653
Official websitepaysonutah.org
Census code (GEOID)4958730

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Payson

What county is Payson in?

Payson is in Utah County, Utah.

What is the population of Payson, UT?

21,101 people lived in Payson at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Payson, UT?

The ZIP code of Payson is 84653.

What is the elevation of Payson?

4,652 feet (1,418 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Payson?

Spring Lake (2.0 mi), West Mountain (2.6 mi), Elk Ridge (3.7 mi), Salem (4.0 mi), Benjamin (4.2 mi).

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