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Arizona

15 counties, 467 cities and towns, and 416 ZIP codes.

Population

7,378,838

Land area

113,655sq mi

People per sq mi

65

Cities and towns

467

Largest cities in Arizona

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Arizona at a glance

  • The median household income is $79,964, close to the U.S. median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $394,500 (19% above the U.S.) and median rent is $1,543 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Phoenix (1.6 million), Tucson (547,073) and Mesa (511,764).

Local data for Arizona

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arizona, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$79,964

Poverty rate

12.5%

Median home value

$394,500

Prices +0.6% in a year

Median rent

$1,543/mo

Homeownership

67.4%

Bachelor's or higher

33.3%

Median age

39.0

Average commute

25.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,987,288), German Americans (932,597), Irish Americans (657,986).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$72,894

3,234,783 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,798

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$101B

FY 2026, $14,074 per person

PPP loans

$12.39B

169,242 loans, 1,576,891 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$61.64M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loansCampaign finance

Environment and hazard risk

Arizona, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

High-risk counties

3

of 15 rated by FEMA

Storm events since 1996

16,957

3,197 deaths

Flood insurance policies

17,476

$61.92M paid since 1978

Superfund sites

13

309 toxic release facilities

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1,030 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arizona, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.3%

U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

11.4%

U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.3%

U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts

Largest cities in Arizona

NamePopulationLand area (sq mi)
Phoenix1,642,323518.3
Tucson547,073242.2
Mesa511,764141.8
Gilbert280,26268.8
Chandler280,13665.6
Glendale252,83367.2
Scottsdale243,821184
Peoria196,906176.7
Tempe188,06540
Surprise154,948110.5
San Tan Valley109,18975.8
Goodyear107,645191.3
Buckeye104,923395.4
Yuma100,139121.1
Avondale92,47747.8
Flagstaff76,44566
Casas Adobes72,05926.5
Queen Creek71,86742.1
Maricopa67,16342.5
Casa Grande60,905113.9
Lake Havasu City58,35946.3
Marana56,938121.7
Catalina Foothills52,59341.8
Prescott Valley49,17940.4
Oro Valley48,16235.1

Counties, cities and towns in Arizona

Population shown. Largest 400 of 467 cities and towns listed

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Frequently asked questions

How many counties are in Arizona?
Arizona has 15 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the largest city in Arizona?
Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona, with a population of about 1,642,323.
What is the population of Arizona?
Arizona has about 7,378,838 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How many ZIP codes are in Arizona?
There are 416 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Arizona.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)