The current addressing system in the areas surrounding the Town of Queen Creek have caused confusion among current and potential residents. The Town of Queen Creek often receives requests for information and services from residents and potential home buyers in unincorporated Pinal and Maricopa counties. Residents in these areas often expect to receive Queen Creek municipal services such as water, sewer, trash and recycling, library, police and fire protection; however, the Town typically does not provide these services to residents in unincorporated areas.

Queen Creek's water service area differs from the Town's boundary - water service area map.

Queen Creek's planning area extends beyond the incorporated boundaries (outlined below) - planning area (select the General Plan tab). 

Map of the Town's incorporated boundary (legend on the upper left corner):

Click here to view larger map

Because the U.S. Postal Service establishes ZIP codes for efficient mail delivery, Queen Creek ZIP code boundaries do not always match the Town of Queen Creek’s incorporated municipal boundaries. Areas outside the incorporated Town limits are often referred to as Queen Creek since the "Queen Creek" name is used in property mailing addresses assigned by the post office. For example, homes in the 85212, 85140 and 85143 ZIP codes have mailing addresses including “Queen Creek, AZ,” although these ZIP codes are not within the Town of Queen Creek incorporated boundary limits.

The Town of Queen Creek has authority to provide services only within its incorporated boundaries. In the municipality of Queen Creek, these services are paid for by residents through property taxes, development fees paid with each building permit issued for a new home, and building permit fees for such things as swimming pools and home additions. Local sales taxes and construction sales taxes also help pay for services to residents. 

Outside the Town limits, county governments provide some services, water is typically provided by private companies, police protection is provided by the appropriate county sheriff, and fire protection is by subscription with a private provider. To find out if the Town of Queen Creek provides water to your area check out our water service area map. Please note, even if you do not live in Queen Creek you might receive water from the Town of Queen Creek. 

The Town of Queen Creek is glad to help verify property addresses. Please call 480-358-3000 for assistance or click on this link to the interactive map.

For additional information about ZIP codes and mailing addresses, please contact the U.S. Postal Service at 1-800-275-8777. For information about county services, contact the county where you live:

• Maricopa County General Information: 602-506-3011 
• Pinal County General Information: 520-866-600