| ZIP Code | 85087 |
|---|---|
| City | New River |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/602/623/928 |
| Elevation | 2,082 ft |
| Latitude | 33.925005 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.148875 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.3 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 70 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,819 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 1,163 (17.1%) |
| Associates | 964 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 787 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,984 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,688 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $510,800 ▲ 83% above avg ↑ 65% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,809/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,794 |
| Vacant Units | 136 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,794 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 136 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 85087 is located in New River, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 9,835, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.3 years. Economically, 85087 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,688 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85087 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $510,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,809 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 65% since 2019.
The population of 85087 is primarily White (82.85%). Residents are well-educated — 40.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 67% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85087 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 85087 in New River, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,835 residents, a median household income of $120,688, and a median home value of $510,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.