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Congress, AZ

Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona.

Population

1,491

Land area

37.7sq mi

People per sq mi

40

ZIP codes

0

Congress and its ZIP codes

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Congress at a glance

  • Congress is 39% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,159, 29% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,600 (37% below Arizona).

Local data for Congress, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Congress, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,159

Poverty rate

16.0%

Median home value

$249,600

Homeownership

94.1%

Bachelor's or higher

18.3%

Median age

69.2

Average commute

42.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (333), Irish Americans (305), Polish Americans (75).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yavapai County. PPP loans are for Congress.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,601

71,329 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,854

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.7B

FY 2026, $11,558 per person

Yavapai County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Congress, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone92.1%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.9%

Average one-way commute: 42.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Congress, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,116

Countywide, mostly flash flood

Flood insurance policies

1,396

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

104° / 34°F

10.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Congress, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.7%

U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

11.7%

U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

Cities near Congress

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
YarnellCensus-designated place8.1 mi8.9
Peeples ValleyCensus-designated place9.6 mi15.1
WickenburgTown13 mi27
WilhoitCensus-designated place22 mi15.7
AguilaCensus-designated place23 mi1.6
MorristownCensus-designated place25 mi1
Circle CityCensus-designated place28 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Congress, AZ in?
Congress is in Yavapai County, Arizona.
What is the population of Congress, AZ?
About 1,491 people live in Congress, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Congress?
Nearby places include Yarnell (8.1 mi), Peeples Valley (9.6 mi), Wickenburg (13 mi), Wilhoit (22 mi), Aguila (23 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023