| ZIP Code | 85283 |
|---|---|
| City | Tempe |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/602 |
| Elevation | 1,193 ft |
| Latitude | 33.364638 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.931604 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 53.1% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 503 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,113 (17.1%) |
| Some College | 2,809 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 5,586 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,625 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,207 (44.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,073 ≈ Avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $409,800 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,669/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,620 |
| Vacant Units | 1,476 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,620 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,476 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 85283 is located in Tempe, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 46,789, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 85283 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,073 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85283 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $409,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,669 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.7%) and renters (51.3%). Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 85283 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.9%. Residents are well-educated — 53.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.7%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85283 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 85283 in Tempe, AZ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 46,789 residents, a median household income of $81,073, and a median home value of $409,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.