City

Payson, AZ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Gila County  ·  Arizona

👥23,323Population
💰$63,857Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂60.4Median Age
🏠$317,700Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic10.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma82 (0.5%)
HS Graduate4,282 (24.3%)
Some College2,911 (16.5%)
Associates3,798 (21.6%)
Bachelors2,280 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree4,271 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College16.5%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,857 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$317,700 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,290/mo
Total Housing Units15,908
Vacant Units4,559

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Payson, AZ

Payson is a city in Arizona, located in Gila County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 23,323 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.4 years.

Economically, Payson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,857 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Payson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $317,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,290 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Payson is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.3%).

Payson, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Payson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85541 23,323 $63,857 $317,700 $1,290 6.9% 37.2% 80.0%

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