| ZIP Code | 85118 |
|---|---|
| City | Gold Canyon |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pinal County |
| Area Code | 520/928 |
| Elevation | 1,861 ft |
| Latitude | 33.356986 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.363091 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.00 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.2% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 50 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,302 (19.1%) |
| Some College | 1,262 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 2,031 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,721 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,686 (38.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,856 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $447,000 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,244/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,042 |
| Vacant Units | 2,060 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,042 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,060 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
ZIP code 85118 is located in Gold Canyon, Arizona, within Pinal County. With a population of 13,955, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66 years. Economically, 85118 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,856 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85118 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $447,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,244 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 85118 is primarily White (86.23%). Residents are well-educated — 53.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85118 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 85118 in Gold Canyon, AZ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,955 residents, a median household income of $82,856, and a median home value of $447,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.