| ZIP Code | 85142 |
|---|---|
| City | Queen Creek |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/520 |
| Elevation | 1,521 ft |
| Latitude | 33.192391 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.66594 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.26 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.8% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 576 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,165 (21.3%) |
| Some College | 5,938 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 9,191 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 5,611 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20,024 (38.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,236 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $521,300 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,092/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 27,701 |
| Vacant Units | 1,021 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 27,701 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,021 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.26 |
ZIP code 85142 is located in Queen Creek, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 87,201, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.1 years. Economically, 85142 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,236 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85142 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $521,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,092 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 68% since 2019.
The population of 85142 is majority White (65.91%). Residents are well-educated — 48.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85142 stands at 4.2%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 85142 in Queen Creek, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 87,201 residents, a median household income of $125,236, and a median home value of $521,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.