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Strawberry, AZ
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85544.
Population
1,094
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
95
ZIP codes
1
Strawberry and its ZIP codes
Strawberry at a glance
- Strawberry is 46% denser than Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,492 a year, 24% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $370,300 (6% below Arizona).
Local data for Strawberry, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Strawberry, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,492
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$370,300
Homeownership
95.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
60.3
Average commute
73.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (183), Mexican Americans (141), Irish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gila County. PPP loans are for Strawberry.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,621
15,339 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,097
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$621M
FY 2026, $11,658 per person
PPP loans
$1.63M
42 loans, 240 jobs reported
How people get to work
Strawberry, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.6%
Average one-way commute: 73.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Strawberry, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
268
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
21.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Strawberry, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Strawberry
1 in or overlapping Strawberry. Population shown
Cities near Strawberry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PineCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 32.4 |
| Geronimo EstatesCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| East Verde EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Flowing SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Beaver ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Freedom AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Whispering PinesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Washington ParkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Mesa del CaballoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| PaysonTown | 16 mi | 19.3 |
| Oxbow EstatesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Round ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| Star ValleyTown | 20 mi | 36.1 |
| Mead RanchCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake MontezumaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11.5 |
| Tonto VillageCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Strawberry, AZ in?
- Strawberry is in Gila County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Strawberry, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Strawberry include 85544.
- What is the population of Strawberry, AZ?
- About 1,094 people live in Strawberry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Strawberry?
- Nearby places include Pine (4.1 mi), Geronimo Estates (9.5 mi), East Verde Estates (11 mi), Flowing Springs (12 mi), Beaver Valley (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023