City

Fort Mcdowell, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥1,329Population
💰$58,333Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$389,600Median Home Value▲ 40% above avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.5%Hispanic: 19.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.1%Race
White20.5%
Hispanic19.9%
Black0.2%
Asian1.4%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
29%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
16%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size4.00
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.4%)
HS Graduate224 (33.9%)
Some College134 (20.3%)
Associates127 (19.2%)
Bachelors55 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree111 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College20.3%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,333 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$389,600 ▲ 40% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$575/mo
Total Housing Units350
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
36%
2000+
52%
About Fort Mcdowell, AZ

Fort Mcdowell is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,329 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32 years.

Economically, Fort Mcdowell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,333 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Mcdowell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $389,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $575 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Mcdowell is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 20.5%.

Fort Mcdowell, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Fort Mcdowell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85264 1,329 $58,333 $389,600 $575 9.1% 25.2% 91.3%