Gilbert, Arizona

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 one of the fastest-rising communities in the United States.^[6] Located in Maricopa County, Arizona just southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert is home to 288,128 residents.^[7] It is the fifth-largest municipality in Arizona. Nearly a third of Gilbert residents are under the age of 18.^[8] As Gilbert approaches buildout, the estimated population is expected to reach 330,000 people.^[9]

Incorporated on July 6, 1920, Gilbert was once known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World.”^[10] It’s since transformed into a thriving economically diverse suburban community with 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.