Zip Code 85541
Payson, Arizona — Gila County
📍 ZIP code 85541 is in Payson, Gila County, Arizona.
ZIP code 85541 is located in Payson, Gila County, Arizona. It is a zip code in the Mountain (MST) Time Zone with an estimated population of 23,323. The area code for ZIP code 85541 is 928.
Quick Answer
Zip code 85541 is in Payson, Arizona (Gila County). It has a population of 23,323, median household income of $63,857, and median home value of $317,700.
Population
23,323
Income
$63,857
Home Value
$317,700
Climate
93°F / 26°F
About Zip Code 85541
Zip code 85541 is located in Payson, Arizona, within Gila County. Home to approximately 23,323 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 4751 ft and falls within the Mountain (MST) timezone. The local area code is 928.
The median household income is $63,857 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $317,700, and the cost of living index is 94 (6% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 93°F while winters drop to 26°F. The area receives about 20 in of rain and 19 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 782.4 square miles of land area and 0.4 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
23,323
$63,857
$317,700
Mountain (MST)
928
4751 ft
782.4 sq mi
60.4
15,908
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Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Payson's cost of living is 6% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Affordable
Income-to-Home
5.0x
Demographics
Zip code 85541 has a population of 23,323 people with a median age of 60.4. There are 15,908 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Payson (85541) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -27.4%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
93°F
26°F
20 in
19 in
Payson experiences hot summers with average highs around 93°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 26°F. The area receives about 19 in of snow per year.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$317,700
Median Household Income
$63,857
With 15,908 housing units across 782.4 square miles, 85541 has a housing density of 20 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.0x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
34.1945°
Longitude
-111.3043°
Land Area
782.4 sq mi
Water Area
0.4 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
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ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 85541's $63,857. A way to compare Payson to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 85541 (Payson, AZ). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Payson, Arizona?
Payson, Arizona uses zip code 85541.
What county is zip code 85541 in?
Zip code 85541 is located in Gila County, Arizona.
What is the population of zip code 85541?
The population of zip code 85541 is 23,323 with a median age of 60.4.
Is 85541 in Payson, Arizona?
Yes, zip code 85541 is in Payson, Gila County, Arizona. The area code is 928.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 85541 in?
Zip code 85541 is in Payson, Arizona. It is part of Gila County and uses the Mountain (MST) timezone.
What is zip code 85541?
Zip code 85541 is a U.S. postal code in Payson, Arizona (Gila County). It has a population of 23,323 and covers 782.4 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 85541?
The population of zip code 85541 (Payson, AZ) is 23,323 with a median age of 60.4. There are approximately 15,908 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 85541?
The median household income in zip code 85541 (Payson, AZ) is $63,857 per year. The cost of living index is 94 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 85541?
The median home value in zip code 85541 (Payson, AZ) is $317,700. The cost of living index is 94 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 85541 in?
Zip code 85541 is located in Gila County, Arizona. The primary city is Payson.
What is the area code for zip code 85541?
Zip code 85541 in Payson, AZ uses area code 928. It is located in the Mountain (MST) timezone.
Is zip code 85541 a good place to live?
Zip code 85541 (Payson, AZ) has a cost of living index of 94 (100 = national average), a median household income of $63,857, and median home values of $317,700. The median age is 60.4. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 85541?
The cost of living index for zip code 85541 (Payson, AZ) is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $317,700.
What schools serve zip code 85541?
Zip code 85541 in Payson, Arizona is served by the local school district of Gila County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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