| ZIP Code | 85377 |
|---|---|
| City | Carefree |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/520/602/623/928 |
| Elevation | 2,500 ft |
| Latitude | 33.823214 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.913271 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 64.2 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.94 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.3% ▲ 84% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 261 (8.4%) |
| Some College | 176 (5.7%) |
| Associates | 450 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 250 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,954 (63.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $143,315 ▲ 88% above avg ↑ 85% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,058,600 ▲ 280% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,685/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,258 |
| Vacant Units | 522 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,258 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 522 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
ZIP code 85377 is located in Carefree, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 3,452, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 64.2 years. Economically, 85377 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $143,315 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85377 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,058,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,685 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 85377 is primarily White (96.90%). Residents are highly educated — 71.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 85% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85377 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 52% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 45%.
Overall, ZIP code 85377 in Carefree, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,452 residents, a median household income of $143,315, and a median home value of $1,058,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.