85142 ZIP Code
Queen Creek, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85142 |
| City/Town: | Queen Creek |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 82,360 |
| Median Household Income: | $116,587 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,383 |
| Total Housing Units: | 25,886 |
| Median Home Value: | $444,000 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.2200, -111.6100 |
Population Information (85142 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 82,360 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 40,206 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 42,154 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,484 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 6,509 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 7,733 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 7,071 | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,156 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,493 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 12,664 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 11,245 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 5,518 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,668 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,900 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,948 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 971 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85142 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $444,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,980 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 25,886 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 24,923 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 963 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 21,801 | 87.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,122 | 12.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85142 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 50,407 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,076 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,301 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,110 | 24.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12,211 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 5,055 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12,743 | 25.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,911 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85142 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $116,587 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $136,230 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,192 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,383 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85142 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 41,882 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 39,909 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,885 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 19,183 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 32,557 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,051 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,231 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 70 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85142 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 61,931 | 75.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,194 | 3.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 715 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,345 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 320 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,203 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 10,652 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,309 | 12.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 18,180 | 22.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 15,046 | 18.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 724 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 60 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,350 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85142 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 687 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 173 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 559 | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 729 | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,590 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,079 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,170 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 6,294 | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 4,495 | 18.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,147 | 16.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85142 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 28,060 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,552 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 145 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 585 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 6,623 | 16.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85142 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 208 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,080 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,450 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,197 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,529 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,452 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 941 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,852 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,257 | 13.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,075 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,417 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,572 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,879 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85142 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (85142 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 77,011 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 68,160 | 82.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,015 | 19.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,127 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85142 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 22,081 | 88.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,633 | 22.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,804 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 591 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 268 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 579 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85142 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 24,301 | 93.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 157 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 38 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 38 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 136 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 164 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 286 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 766 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85142 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 1,422 | 5.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 8,144 | 31.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 12,921 | 49.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,032 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 497 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 491 | 1.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 124 | 0.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 83 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 172 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85142 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 89 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 134 | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,058 | 4.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,217 | 35.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 10,582 | 40.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 4,806 | 18.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85142 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,436 | 45.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 433 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,705 | 51.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 22 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 106 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 121 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 100 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85142 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 329 | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,969 | 15.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 10,886 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 9,739 | 39.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85142 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 554 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 52 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 232 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 347 | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,760 | 17.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 8,097 | 37.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8,000 | 36.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 759 | 3.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85142 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,064 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $518 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,980 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.26 | 2.38 |
Households (85142 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 24,923 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 17,614 | 70.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 9,373 | 37.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,336 | 9.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,489 | 14.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 12,376 | 49.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,430 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.50 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85142 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,578 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,385 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 18,862 | 61.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 244 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,952 | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,595 | 28.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85142 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 24,229 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,392 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 995 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11,513 | 47.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5,496 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,833 | 19.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85142 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 57,854 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,147 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 82,138 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,607 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 734 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,032 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,841 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85142 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 71,783 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,725 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,033 | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,329 | 44.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,562 | 26.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 363 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85142 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 76,393 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,392 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,967 | 428.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,967 | 428.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,967 | 428.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 790 | 56.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 282 | 20.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,005 | 215.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 244 | 17.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85142 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 76,876 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 66,078 | 86.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,798 | 14.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,064 | 10.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 644 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,525 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 565 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85142 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 24,923 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 24,674 | 99.0% | 89.4% |
Queen Creek, AZ85142