| ZIP Code | 85282 |
|---|---|
| City | Tempe |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/602 |
| Elevation | 1,180 ft |
| Latitude | 33.393984 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.932906 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.8% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 489 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,656 (18.2%) |
| Some College | 3,666 (10%) |
| Associates | 7,180 (19.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,869 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,730 (43%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,084 ≈ Avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $370,000 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,627/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,667 |
| Vacant Units | 2,036 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,667 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,036 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 85282 is located in Tempe, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 54,501, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.8 years. Economically, 85282 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,084 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85282 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $370,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,627 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.8%) and renters (54.2%). Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 85282 is majority White (52.48%). Residents are well-educated — 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.5%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85282 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 85282 in Tempe, AZ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 54,501 residents, a median household income of $79,084, and a median home value of $370,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.