Gilbert, Arizona

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Gilbert, Arizona
Town
Gilbert's Heritage Court as viewed from Gilbert Road
Flag
Motto(s):  "Gilbert: Clean, Safe, Vibrant"
Location in Maricopa County, Arizona
Coordinates: 33°21′10″N 111°47′20″W / 33.35278°N 111.78889°W / 33.35278; -111.78889
Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Maricopa
Founded	1891
Incorporated	July 6, 1920
Named for	Robert Gilbert
Government
• Mayor	Brigette Peterson
Area [1]
• Total	68.86 sq mi (178.35 km2)
• Land	68.66 sq mi (177.84 km2)
• Water	0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,237 ft (377 m)
Population  (2020)[3]
• Total	267,918
• Estimate  (2022)[4]	275,346
• Rank	US: 80th AZ: 5th
• Density	4,010/sq mi (1,549/km2)
Time zone	UTC–7 (Mountain (MST) (no DST))
ZIP Codes	85233, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85298, 85299
Area code	480
FIPS code	04-27400
GNIS feature ID	0005032[2]
Sales tax	7.8%[5]
Website	gilbertaz.gov

Gilbert is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona. Located southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert is home to 288,128 residents.^[6] It is the fifth-largest municipality in Arizona. Nearly a third of Gilbert residents are under the age of 18.^[7] As Gilbert approaches buildout, the estimated population is expected to reach 330,000 people.^[8]

Incorporated on July 6, 1920, Gilbert was once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World".^[9] It’s since transformed into an economically diverse suburban community, characterized by a strong economy, competitive schools, and safe neighborhoods. Gilbert is home to many companies with focuses on advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, biotechnology, clean technology, and renewable energy. In 2023, Gilbert was declared one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States.^[10]