Arcadia Arizona Map

About Arcadia, Arizona

Arcadia is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 14,000. The population density is 1800.0 people per km². Arcadia is located at 33.4941°N, 111.9612°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85018.

Arcadia, Arizona, unfurls beneath a vast, pale sky, a landscape defined by the stoic, sun-baked resilience of the Sonoran Desert. It lies 3.7 miles west-south-west of Scottsdale, AZ (from Scottsdale, AZ: bearing 254°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-north-east of Phoenix. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of centuries, cradle the settlement, their muted greens and ochres shifting with the sun's relentless arc. Saguaros, like silent sentinels, punctuate the horizon, their arms reaching towards an indifferent heaven. The air, especially as the day begins to cool, carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the earth's ancient origins, and the occasional scent of creosote after a rare rain. Cottonwood trees, tenacious survivors, offer pockets of shade along the infrequent washes, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery sound in the gentle breeze. This corner of Maricopa County, Arcadia, has long drawn its character from the land and the ingenuity of those who have sought to coax life from its arid embrace. Historically, the region's economy was intertwined with the bounty of the desert, from early mining ventures to the more recent rise of agriculture, where canals, like silver veins, carry precious water to thirsty fields. The legacy of these endeavors is etched in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of the ranches that dot the periphery, each a testament to perseverance. Today, Arcadia maintains a character that blends this enduring spirit with the conveniences of modern life, a place where the quiet hum of daily routines harmonizes with the ancient pulse of the desert.

About This Arcadia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Arcadia, Arizona with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Arcadia and Maricopa County.

Detailed location data for Arcadia includes the ZIP code (85018), telephone area code (435), county seat of Maricopa County (Phoenix), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arcadia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.