City

Cave Creek, AZ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥31,866Population
💰$123,710Median HH Income▲ 62% above avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$674,400Median Home Value▲ 142% above avg
🎓61.8%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 2.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic6.7%
Black0.7%
Asian2.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
33%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads61.8% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,292 (14.4%)
Some College2,107 (9.2%)
Associates3,280 (14.4%)
Bachelors2,156 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree11,933 (52.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 14.4%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 52.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad14.4%
Some College9.2%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate52.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$123,710 ▲ 62% above avg
Median Home Value$674,400 ▲ 142% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,535/mo
Total Housing Units13,680
Vacant Units949

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
59%
About Cave Creek, AZ

Cave Creek is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 31,866 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Cave Creek is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $123,710 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cave Creek is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $674,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,535 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cave Creek is highly educated. 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.27%).

Cave Creek, AZ offers residents above-average earning potential within Arizona. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Cave Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85331 31,866 $123,710 $674,400 $2,535 2.0% 61.8% 92.4%