| ZIP Code | 85143 |
|---|---|
| City | San Tan Valley |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pinal County |
| Area Code | 480/520 |
| Elevation | 1,661 ft |
| Latitude | 33.156022 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.519755 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.00 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.5% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 305 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,087 (26.9%) |
| Some College | 4,430 (16.8%) |
| Associates | 5,430 (20.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,946 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,142 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,501 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $350,800 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,823/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,636 |
| Vacant Units | 1,791 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,636 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,791 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
ZIP code 85143 is located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, within Pinal County. With a population of 41,517, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 85143 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,501 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85143 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $350,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,823 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 85143 is majority White (65.20%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85143 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 85143 in San Tan Valley, AZ is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 41,517 residents, a median household income of $89,501, and a median home value of $350,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.