City

Fountain Hills, AZ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥23,895Population
💰$105,288Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂60.8Median Age
🏠$576,700Median Home Value▲ 107% above avg
🎓58.1%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 2.6%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.2%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic3.7%
Black2.6%
Asian1.9%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads58.1% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma163 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,997 (15.4%)
Some College1,738 (8.9%)
Associates3,245 (16.7%)
Bachelors1,674 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree9,626 (49.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 15.4%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 49.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad15.4%
Some College8.9%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate49.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
59%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,288 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$576,700 ▲ 107% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,781/mo
Total Housing Units13,429
Vacant Units2,278

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
53%
About Fountain Hills, AZ

Fountain Hills is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 23,895 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.8 years.

Economically, Fountain Hills is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,288 is above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fountain Hills is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $576,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,781 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fountain Hills is well-educated. 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.11%).

Fountain Hills, 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 Fountain Hills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85268 23,895 $105,288 $576,700 $1,781 4.9% 58.1% 83.4%

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