ZIP Code 85281 — Tempe, AZ

Maricopa | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 85281 in Tempe, AZ has a population of 72,762 with a median household income of $64,538 and a median home value of $381,000 . The cost of living index is 137.5 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
72,762
Median Age
25.40
Male
39,775
Female
32,987

Race & Ethnicity

White
53.0%
Black
6.9%
Hispanic
24.7%
Asian
13.2%
Native American
2.6%
Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or More
15.8%
Other
8.1%

Income

Median Household
$64,538
Mean Household
$81,951
Per Capita
$34,117
Below Poverty
24.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$381,000
Median Rent
$1,677
Total Units
33,978
Occupied
29,307
Owner Occupied
23.8%
Renter Occupied
76.3%
Median Year Built
1990
Vacant
4,671

Education

High School or Higher 90.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 50.1%
Graduate Degree 18.0%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
47,433
Unemployment
6.8%
Drive Alone
53.9%
Public Transit
5.6%
Work from Home
19.6%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

137.5
National average = 100. Above average by 37.5%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

85008
Phoenix
1.8 mi
85262
Scottsdale
1.9 mi
85282
Tempe
2.5 mi
85009
Phoenix
2.6 mi
85257
Scottsdale
3.0 mi
85034
Phoenix
3.5 mi
85201
Mesa
4.1 mi
85283
Tempe
5.0 mi
85253
Paradise valley
5.4 mi
85213
Mesa
5.7 mi
85210
Mesa
5.9 mi
85203
Mesa
6.0 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Tempe

85282
Pop: 53,624
85283
Pop: 47,459
85284
Pop: 19,492

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 85281?

ZIP code 85281 (Tempe, AZ) has a total population of 72,762 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85281?

The median household income in ZIP code 85281 is $64,538 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 85281 in?

ZIP code 85281 is primarily located in Tempe, Arizona (AZ).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 85281?

The median home value in ZIP code 85281 is $381,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 85281?

The median age in ZIP code 85281 is 25.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.