City

Tempe, AZ

8 ZIP codes  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥191,712Population
💰$79,956Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.6Median Age
🏠$405,960Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓56.4%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51%Hispanic: 24.6%Black: 7.3%Asian: 9.1%Other: 4.9%Race
White51.0%
Hispanic24.6%
Black7.3%
Asian9.1%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
22%
25–44
35%
45–64
18%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads56.4% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma1,672 (1.5%)
HS Graduate18,483 (16.3%)
Some College10,366 (9.2%)
Associates18,887 (16.7%)
Bachelors9,267 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree54,510 (48.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 16.3%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 48.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad16.3%
Some College9.2%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate48.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.1%Renter: 57.9%Tenure
Owner42.1%
Renter57.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,956 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$405,960 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,657/mo
Total Housing Units86,351
Vacant Units7,767

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%
About Tempe, AZ

Tempe is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 191,712 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.62 years.

Economically, Tempe is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,955 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tempe is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $405,960, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,656 per month.

The population of Tempe is well-educated. 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (50.99%).

Tempe, AZ offers residents above-average earning potential within Arizona. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Tempe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85281 70,726 $59,084 $364,200 $1,531 6.1% 57.5% 23.8%
85282 54,501 $79,084 $370,000 $1,627 4.9% 50.8% 45.8%
85283 46,789 $81,073 $409,800 $1,669 5.9% 53.1% 48.7%
85284 19,696 $154,663 $646,300 $2,162 4.8% 76.4% 81.6%

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