City

Apache Junction, AZ

4 ZIP codes  ·  Pinal County  ·  Arizona

👥54,919Population
💰$61,396Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$207,762Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 17.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 4.4%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic17.4%
Black1.2%
Asian1.2%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma827 (2%)
HS Graduate12,603 (31.2%)
Some College7,548 (18.7%)
Associates7,530 (18.6%)
Bachelors4,304 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree7,592 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College18.7%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,396 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$207,762 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,148/mo
Total Housing Units30,892
Vacant Units6,030

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Apache Junction, AZ

Apache Junction is a city in Arizona, located in Pinal County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 54,919 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.96 years.

Economically, Apache Junction is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,395 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Apache Junction is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,762, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,147 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Apache Junction is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.23%).

Apache Junction, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Apache Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85119 25,611 $69,949 $259,100 $1,365 5.2% 32.6% 78.5%
85120 29,308 $53,921 $162,900 $958 7.9% 26.7% 82.0%