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Paulden, AZ
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 86334.
Population
4,795
Land area
57.3sq mi
People per sq mi
84
ZIP codes
1
Paulden and its ZIP codes
Paulden at a glance
- Paulden is 29% denser than Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,741 a year, 15% more than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $353,700 (10% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,098 a month.
Local data for Paulden, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paulden, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,741
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$353,700
Median rent
$1,098/mo
Homeownership
92.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
58.1
Average commute
39.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,124), Mexican Americans (719), Irish Americans (554).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yavapai County. PPP loans are for Paulden.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
PPP loans
$2.5M
48 loans, 349 jobs reported
How people get to work
Paulden, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 39.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paulden, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
93° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paulden, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Paulden
1 in or overlapping Paulden. Population shown
Cities near Paulden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chino ValleyTown | 7.1 mi | 62.5 |
| WilliamsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 58.1 |
| PrescottCity | 19 mi | 49.2 |
| Prescott ValleyTown | 21 mi | 40.4 |
| JeromeTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Ash ForkCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| ClarkdaleTown | 26 mi | 10.2 |
| CottonwoodCity | 27 mi | 28.2 |
| Kaibab Estates WestCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 22.6 |
| Dewey-HumboldtTown | 28 mi | 18.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paulden, AZ in?
- Paulden is in Yavapai County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Paulden, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paulden include 86334.
- What is the population of Paulden, AZ?
- About 4,795 people live in Paulden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paulden?
- Nearby places include Chino Valley (7.1 mi), Williamson (13 mi), Prescott (19 mi), Prescott Valley (21 mi), Jerome (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023