85281 ZIP Code
Tempe, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85281 |
| City/Town: | Tempe |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 68,623 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,572 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,511 |
| Total Housing Units: | 31,351 |
| Median Home Value: | $333,600 |
| Land Area: | 13.3 sq miles
34.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4274, -111.9340 |
Population Information (85281 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 68,623 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 39,079 | 56.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 29,544 | 43.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 25.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,033 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,576 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,037 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 9,482 | 13.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 18,395 | 26.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 17,858 | 26.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,702 | 8.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,730 | 5.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,075 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,643 | 2.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,263 | 3.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,426 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 403 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85281 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $333,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,421 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 31,351 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 27,715 | 88.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,636 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,981 | 21.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 21,734 | 78.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85281 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,100 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,479 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,983 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,965 | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,692 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,293 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,062 | 28.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,626 | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85281 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,572 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,456 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,715 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,511 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85281 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 42,554 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 39,919 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,600 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 19,875 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 32,120 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,474 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,272 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 53 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85281 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 40,472 | 59.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,648 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,855 | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 8,067 | 11.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 298 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,551 | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,732 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,310 | 13.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 17,062 | 24.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,718 | 20.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 470 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 236 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,638 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85281 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 3,156 | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,049 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,299 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,449 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,697 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 5,104 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,607 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,954 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,388 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,012 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85281 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 22,005 | 55.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,225 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,712 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,477 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 2,685 | 6.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 6,856 | 17.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85281 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 73 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,952 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,201 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 761 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,266 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,626 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 779 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,221 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,335 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 10,406 | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 6,163 | 15.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,477 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 659 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85281 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.1% | 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 (85281 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 60,063 | 87.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 48,672 | 70.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,701 | 21.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,486 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85281 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 23,935 | 86.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,849 | 10.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,681 | 9.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 590 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 495 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,967 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85281 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,162 | 19.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,951 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 959 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,458 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,792 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,828 | 9.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 12,408 | 39.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 782 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85281 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 294 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 6,036 | 19.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,144 | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,275 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,472 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,203 | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,690 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,373 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 546 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 318 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85281 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 3,045 | 9.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 7,581 | 24.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 12,186 | 38.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,193 | 19.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,100 | 6.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 246 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85281 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,205 | 18.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 69 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 21,755 | 78.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 65 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 534 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85281 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,740 | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 11,778 | 42.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,791 | 31.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,406 | 12.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85281 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 667 | 11.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 106 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 235 | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 421 | 7.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 970 | 16.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,654 | 44.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 875 | 14.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 53 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85281 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,593 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $517 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,421 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (85281 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 27,715 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,943 | 17.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,703 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 11,426 | 41.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,953 | 28.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,507 | 12.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,819 | 10.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85281 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,859 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 27,016 | 75.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,070 | 16.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 289 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,198 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 18,480 | 51.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85281 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 29,775 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 196 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 197 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,331 | 7.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,559 | 5.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 25,492 | 85.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85281 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 61,692 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,815 | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 68,549 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,336 | 9.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 362 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,318 | 68.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,656 | 26.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85281 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,294 | 61.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 25,782 | 37.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 16,284 | 63.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 7,092 | 27.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 5,674 | 22.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 2,406 | 9.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85281 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 55,914 | 81.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,020 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,709 | 1246.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,709 | 1246.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,709 | 1246.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,224 | 120.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 330 | 32.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 155 | 15.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,779 | 370.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 207 | 20.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85281 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 66,590 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 47,924 | 72.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 18,666 | 28.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,498 | 14.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,757 | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,009 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,402 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85281 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 27,715 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 27,233 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
Tempe, AZ85281