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Anthem, AZ
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85086.
Population
22,584
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,853
ZIP codes
1
Anthem and its ZIP codes
Anthem at a glance
- Anthem is about 44 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 40th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $120,613 a year, 51% more than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $569,900 (44% above Arizona) and median rent is $2,548 a month.
Local data for Anthem, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anthem, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,613
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$569,900
Median rent
$2,548/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
50.8%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,121), Irish Americans (2,414), Italian Americans (1,510).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Anthem.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,350
2,289,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56B
FY 2026, $12,669 per person
How people get to work
Anthem, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.0%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home33.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anthem, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
3,872
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8,889
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
104° / 44°F
8.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anthem, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Anthem
1 in or overlapping Anthem. Population shown
Cities near Anthem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New RiverCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 56.1 |
| Cave CreekTown | 8.3 mi | 37.7 |
| CarefreeTown | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| PeoriaCity | 15 mi | 176.7 |
| Black Canyon CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 24.6 |
| PhoenixCity | 18 mi | 518.3 |
| GlendaleCity | 18 mi | 67.2 |
| Sun CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 14.4 |
| Sun City WestCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11.9 |
| ScottsdaleCity | 19 mi | 184 |
| SurpriseCity | 20 mi | 110.5 |
| YoungtownTown | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| El MirageCity | 22 mi | 9.9 |
| Paradise ValleyTown | 23 mi | 15.4 |
| WittmannCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
| Circle CityCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anthem, AZ in?
- Anthem is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Anthem, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Anthem include 85086.
- What is the population of Anthem, AZ?
- About 22,584 people live in Anthem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anthem?
- Nearby places include New River (2.6 mi), Cave Creek (8.3 mi), Carefree (12 mi), Peoria (15 mi), Black Canyon City (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023