| ZIP Code | 85120 |
|---|---|
| City | Apache Junction |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pinal County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,710 ft |
| Latitude | 33.386881 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.561667 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.5 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.7% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 61% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 475 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,252 (33.7%) |
| Some College | 3,827 (17.8%) |
| Associates | 4,230 (19.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,486 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,271 (15.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,921 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,900 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $958/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,430 |
| Vacant Units | 3,376 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,430 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,376 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 85120 is located in Apache Junction, Arizona, within Pinal County. With a population of 29,308, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.5 years. Economically, 85120 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,921 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85120 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $162,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $958 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 75% since 2019.
The population of 85120 is primarily White (76.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85120 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 85120 in Apache Junction, AZ is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,308 residents, a median household income of $53,921, and a median home value of $162,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.