ZIP Code 85541 - Payson Arizona
Overview
ZIP Code 85541 is located in Payson Arizona. Portions of 85541 are also in Star Valley and Christopher Creek and Freedom Acres and Gisela and Hunter Creek and Round Valley and Washington Park and Beaver Valley and Deer Creek and Flowing Springs and Geronimo Estates and Jakes Corner and Kohls Ranch and Mesa del Caballo and Bear Flat and East Verde Estates and Mead Ranch and Oxbow Estates and Rye and Tonto Village and Whispering Pines and Pine. 85541 is primarily within Gila County, with some portions in Yavapai County. Regionally, 85541 is located in Metro Phoenix.
ZIP Code 85541 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Payson |
| Primary County | Gila County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 22,951 |
| Area Code(s) | 928 |
| Current Time | MST |
ZIP Code 85541 Map
85541 Demographics
85541 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arizona based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 85541 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 85541 is White. The current unemployment level in 85541 is 4.4%.
| Population | 22,951 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,407 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,036 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $468,740 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.92% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 64.69% |
85541 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,439 | 86.92% |
| Black | 136 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 2,434 | 10.35% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 327 | 1.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
85541 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,387 | 66.91% |
| Black | 13 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 598 | 28.85% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 63 | 3.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
85541 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,648 | 10.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,871 | 12.03% |
| High School Diploma | 4,620 | 29.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 358 | 2.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 808 | 5.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,161 | 20.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,763 | 11.34% |
| Masters Degree | 1,042 | 6.7% |
| Professional Degree | 162 | 1.04% |
| Doctorate Degree | 117 | 0.75% |
85541 Geography
| Coordinates | 34.22476578, -111.33929443 |
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| Region | Metro Phoenix |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Payson, AZ |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| Area | 810 Square Miles |
85541 Schools
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85541 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Csa - Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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