Payson
City in Utah County, Utah

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.
- 21,101residents (2020 Census)
- 4,652 ftelevation · 1,418 m
- 13.1 sq miland area · 34.0 km²
- 1,609 / sq mipopulation density
- 84653ZIP code
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 had 21,101 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,101 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,609 per sq mi (621 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Payson at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Utah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,101 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.11 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,652 ft (1,418 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0359° N, 111.7388° W |
| ZIP code | 84653 |
| Official website | paysonutah.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4958730 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Payson
- Spring Lake2.0 mi S
- West Mountain2.6 mi NW
- Elk Ridge3.7 mi SE
- Salem4.0 mi E
- Benjamin4.2 mi N
- Woodland Hills4.6 mi E
- Santaquin5.4 mi SW
- Genola6.0 mi W
- Lake Shore6.5 mi N
- Palmyra7.2 mi N
- Spanish Fork7.4 mi NE
- Rocky Ridge9.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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