Gila County GIS Maps
Gila County, Arizona, has 53,272 residents and covers 4,758.0 square miles. The population declined 0.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Gila County is 04007.
Payson is the county's largest population center. Gila County also includes 11 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 14 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Gila County Trends
- Population
- 53,272▾
- Median Home Value
- $247,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,692▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Gila County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Gila County Population
Gila County had 53,272 residents in 2020. That was 0.6% lower than in 2010. Gila County added 1,937 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 11 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Payson, Globe and Whiteriver.
Population Trend in Gila County AZ
Gila County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Gila County Zip Codes
Gila County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Payson (85541), Globe (85501) and Whiteriver (85941). Payson is the largest zip by population, with about 22,974 residents or 43% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 86% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Gila County AZ
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85541 | Payson | 22,974 | ▴ 5% |
| 85501 | Globe | 12,473 | ▾ -6.5% |
| 85941 | Whiteriver | 10,575 | ▴ 6.4% |
| 85550 | San Carlos | 4,934 | ▴ 3% |
| 85539 | Miami | 3,618 | ▾ -20% |
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Gila County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Gila County Demographics
Gila County has a median age of 51.4, which makes the county a little older than Arizona overall. About 19% of residents are under 18, while 30.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 30.4% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 18.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.6%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Gila County AZ
Median Age
51.4
Under 18
19%
Age 65+
30.4%
Bachelor's+
18.8%
Gila County School Districts
Gila County is served by 6 public school districts with 8,692 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Whiteriver Unified District, Payson Unified District and Globe Unified District. Those three districts account for about 69% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Gila County AZ
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteriver Unified District | 2,231 | 25.7% | ▾ -3.9% |
| Payson Unified District | 2,144 | 24.7% | ▾ -3.3% |
| Globe Unified District | 1,644 | 18.9% | ▾ -1.6% |
| San Carlos Unified District | 1,438 | 16.5% | ▴ 2% |
| Miami Unified District | 929 | 10.7% | ▴ 0.2% |
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Gila County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Gila County Housing & Real Estate
Gila County has a median home value of $247,000 and a median gross rent of $1,001. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arizona median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $502,225 and homes spent about 62 days on the market.
Gila County Housing Mix
Gila County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Gila County Housing Trends
Gila County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Gila County, AZ
Gila County has 2,417 business listings across 484 categories. The largest categories in Gila County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (70, 2.9%), Structure And Geography (59, 2.4%), and Landmark And Historical Building (43, 1.8%). The full Gila County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Gila County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Gila County, AZ
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 70 | 2.9% |
| Structure And Geography | 59 | 2.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 43 | 1.8% |
| Mountain | 42 | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 37 | 1.5% |
| Hotels | 36 | 1.5% |
| Gas Stations | 34 | 1.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 32 | 1.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 32 | 1.3% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 30 | 1.2% |
Gila County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Mogollon Treatment Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Payson |
| Tarzan Valley | Accommodation | San Carlos |
| Hale Accounting | Accountant | Payson |
| Horton Creek | Active Life | Payson |
| Pete's Place Cabaret | Adult Entertainment | Star Valley |
| A&J’s | Advertising Agency | Miami |
| Payson Airport | Airport | Payson |
| Native Air 7 | Ambulance And Ems Services | Payson |
| Piñon Café | American Restaurants | Payson |
| Get Air Prescott | Amusement Park | Prescott |
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Gila County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Gila County Basemaps
Gila County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Gila County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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