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85281

Arizona · 72,762 residents · 13.3 sq mi
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ZIP 85281 is a ZIP code of 72,762 people in Maricopa County. This skews young, with a median age of 25.4. 24% of homes are owner-occupied. People stay put here: 64% were in the same home a year ago. This is an unusually credentialed place: 50% of adults have a four-year degree. The poverty rate is 24.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. Among the 131 ZIP codes in Maricopa County, 85281 ranks 107th by median household income.

$64,538
US average: $82,259
$34,117
US average: $44,673
$381,000
US average: $376,019
50.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
13.3 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
9.4%
Age 65+
6.4%
54.7%
45.3%
2.16 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(33,239)
Black6.6%(4,767)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(17,983)
Asian13%(9,455)
Other10.1%(7,318)
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Maricopa County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST107TH OF 131HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
85003$60,461
85004$73,750
85006$58,248
85007$63,616
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 85281?

ZIP code 85281 has about 72,762 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85281?

The typical household in ZIP code 85281 earns about $64,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 85281 expensive?

In ZIP code 85281, the median home is worth about $381,000, and the typical rent is about $1,677 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 85281?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 85281 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85281?

About 24.6% of people in ZIP code 85281 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024