| ZIP Code | 85119 |
|---|---|
| City | Apache Junction |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pinal County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,804 ft |
| Latitude | 33.386823 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.508244 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.9 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.6% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 352 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,351 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 3,721 (19.7%) |
| Associates | 3,300 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,818 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,321 (22.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,949 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,365/mo ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,462 |
| Vacant Units | 2,654 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,462 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,654 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 85119 is located in Apache Junction, Arizona, within Pinal County. With a population of 25,611, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.9 years. Economically, 85119 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,949 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85119 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,365 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 70% since 2019.
The population of 85119 is primarily White (73.62%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85119 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 85119 in Apache Junction, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 25,611 residents, a median household income of $69,949, and a median home value of $259,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.