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What’s within 5, 10, 25, and 50 miles of Phoenix, AZ

About 4.91 million people live within 50 miles of the center of Phoenix, and 1.25 million within 10 miles. The 50-mile circle takes in 63 cities, towns and CDPs and reaches 4 counties in Arizona.

By the All Map Tools Team

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5 mi (8.0 km)
330,000 67,500–607,000
10 mi (16 km)
1.25 million 812,000–1.60 million
25 mi (40 km)
4.01 million 3.78–4.56 million
50 mi (80 km)
4.91 million 4.87–4.98 million

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RadiusPeopleLow–highCities, towns and CDPsZIP codesArea
5 mi (8.0 km)330,00067,500–607,00001379 mi²
10 mi (16 km)1.25 million812,000–1.60 million534314 mi²
25 mi (40 km)4.01 million3.78–4.56 million291111,963 mi²
50 mi (80 km)4.91 million4.87–4.98 million631467,854 mi²

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Within 5 miles (8.0 km)

About 330,000 people (67,500–607,000). 0 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 13 ZIP codes.

There is no other Census place within 5 miles; the nearest beyond is Guadalupe, 8.5 mi southeast.

Within 10 miles (16 km)

About 1.25 million people (812,000–1.60 million), 923,000 more than within 5 miles. 5 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 34 ZIP codes.

Biggest places between 5 and 10 miles

  1. Glendale 260,572 8.9 mi NW
  2. Tempe 190,571 9.2 mi SE
  3. Paradise Valley 12,251 9.7 mi NE
  4. Guadalupe 5,093 8.5 mi SE

Just past 10 miles

  1. Tolleson 9,224 10.5 mi W
  2. Maricopa Colony CDP 836 10.6 mi SW
  3. Komatke CDP 809 11.6 mi SW

Within 25 miles (40 km)

About 4.01 million people (3.78–4.56 million), 2.75 million more than within 10 miles. 29 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 111 ZIP codes.

Biggest places between 10 and 25 miles

  1. Mesa 513,656 21.0 mi E
  2. Gilbert 287,285 21.4 mi SE
  3. Chandler 278,748 17.2 mi SE
  4. Scottsdale 243,006 20.4 mi NE
  5. Goodyear 125,359 21.6 mi SW
  6. Avondale 100,983 17.4 mi SW

Just past 25 miles

  1. Peoria 200,881 26.9 mi NW
  2. Surprise 175,304 26.7 mi NW
  3. Queen Creek 89,770 30.3 mi SE

Within 50 miles (80 km)

About 4.91 million people (4.87–4.98 million), 904,000 more than within 25 miles. 63 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 146 ZIP codes.

Biggest places between 25 and 50 miles

  1. Peoria 200,881 26.9 mi NW
  2. Surprise 175,304 26.7 mi NW
  3. Buckeye 125,445 32.8 mi W
  4. San Tan Valley CDP 109,189 34.9 mi SE
  5. Queen Creek 89,770 30.3 mi SE
  6. Maricopa 78,362 28.3 mi S

Just past 50 miles

  1. Eloy 19,967 56.1 mi SE
  2. Arizona City CDP 9,543 53.5 mi SE
  3. Wickenburg 8,305 54.5 mi NW

Counties the circles reach

The 5-mile circle reaches one county; the 50-mile circle, 4, all in Arizona.

Within 5 mi
Maricopa County
Within 25 mi, also
Pinal County
Within 50 mi, also
Gila County and Yavapai County

How far 30 minutes by car gets you

Driving for 30 minutes from the center, at typical road speeds and with no traffic, covers 936 mi² (2,425 km²): the same area as a circle 17 mi in radius. The farthest point is 28 mi away, to the west.

That area takes in 100% of the 5-mile circle, 100% of the 10-mile circle, 48% of the 25-mile circle, and 12% of the 50-mile circle. About 3.01 million people live in it, against 4.01 million within 25 miles.

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Questions

How many people live within 10 miles of Phoenix?

About 1.25 million people (812,000–1.60 million), from the population of each ZIP code area in the Census ACS 2020–2024. Within 5 miles it’s 330,000, and within 50 miles, 4.91 million.

Which cities are within 50 miles of Phoenix?

63 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 146 ZIP codes. The biggest: Mesa (513,656), 21 mi east, Gilbert (287,285), 21 mi southeast, Chandler (278,748), 17 mi southeast, Glendale (260,572), 8.9 mi northwest, Scottsdale (243,006), 20 mi northeast, Peoria (200,881), 27 mi northwest, Tempe (190,571), 9.2 mi southeast, and Surprise (175,304), 27 mi northwest.

Which counties are within 50 miles of Phoenix?

The 50-mile circle reaches 4 counties: Maricopa County, Pinal County, Gila County, and Yavapai County.

How far can you drive from Phoenix in 30 minutes?

Up to 28 mi from the center (to the west), at typical road speeds and with no traffic. The 30-minute area measures 936 mi² and about 3.01 million people live in it.

Is Eloy within 50 miles of Phoenix?

No: it’s 56 mi (90 km) southeast of the center of Phoenix in a straight line, 6.1 mi beyond the 50-mile circle.

How big is a 50-mile radius around Phoenix?

The circle covers 7,854 mi² (20,341 km²). With about 4.91 million people inside, that’s 625 per square mile.

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