Citrus Park Arizona Map

About Citrus Park, Arizona

Citrus Park is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,115. The population density is 400.4 people per km². Citrus Park is located at 33.5487°N, 112.4443°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85355.

Citrus Park unfurls under a vast, bleached sky, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of aridity. It lies 8.2 miles west-south-west of El Mirage, AZ (from El Mirage, AZ: bearing 237°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-west of Surprise. Rolling, ochre-toned hills, dusted with the stubborn green of creosote and mesquite, descend into broad, sandy washes that lie dormant for most of the year, only to awaken with a brief, torrential fury. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a subtle perfume of sun-baked earth and tenacious desert flora. Sunlight, sharp and unwavering for much of the day, softens as dusk approaches, casting long, theatrical shadows that stretch and distort the familiar forms of saguaros and prickly pear, lending a fleeting, almost spectral beauty to the rugged terrain. The story of Citrus Park is one of resilient adaptation, a testament to those who sought opportunity in this stark, beautiful land. Though the name hints at a more verdant past, perhaps a fleeting agricultural dream, the enduring spirit of Citrus Park has long been tied to the resources unearthed from its depths. Mining, both historical and contemporary, has shaped its economy, its fortunes rising and falling with the demand for precious metals and raw materials. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the sun's arc and the quiet hum of machinery, a steady, unpretentious pulse that underpins the daily routines of its inhabitants.

About This Citrus Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Citrus Park, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.54865, -112.44433. 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 Citrus Park and Maricopa County.

Detailed location data for Citrus Park includes the ZIP code (85355), telephone area code (480), county seat of Maricopa County (Phoenix), and school district assignment (Agua Fria Union High School District). 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 Citrus Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.