Apache Junction, AZ

Census ZIP code profile for Apache Junction, AZ — 2 ZIPs, total population 49,387. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Apache Junction, AZ is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 49,387 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Apache Junction splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Apache Junction, the median household income averages $64,686 and per-capita income averages $37,913. Poverty rate runs at 10.1% and unemployment at 6.5%. On housing, the average median home value is $213,250 with median rent of $1,201 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

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ZIP Codes

49,387

Population

$64,686

Median Income

$213,250

Median Home Value

54.1

Median Age

How much do residents of Apache Junction earn?

Median Household Income
$64,686
Per Capita Income
$37,913
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Poverty Rate
10.1%

What does housing look like in Apache Junction?

Median Home Value
$213,250
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
Owner Occupied
81.1%
Housing Units
31,218

Who lives in Apache Junction?

Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
High School+
52.5%
Avg Commute
29 min
Foreign Born
8.1%

ZIP Codes in Apache Junction, AZ

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ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
85120 28,168 609 America/Phoenix
85119 21,219 186 America/Phoenix

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Apache Junction, AZ?
Apache Junction, AZ has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 49,387, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Apache Junction?
The average median household income across Apache Junction, AZ ZIP codes is $64,686. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
What is the cost of living in Apache Junction?
The average median home value in Apache Junction, AZ is $213,250. Median rent is $1,201/month. 81.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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