New River, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85087
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,708
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $138,566
- Median income Above-median income area
- $552,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New River pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85087 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85087 (New River, AZ) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.4 in 2023 to 294.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85087 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New River, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to 7,708 residents across 194.2 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85087 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,566 (91% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,895. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $552,300 (64% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 95.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,280.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85087 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 85087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New River, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85087.
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85087, New River, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,708
Population
194.2
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85087?
47.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$138,566
Median Household Income
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$54,895
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85087 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
New River, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$138,566 Top 4% higher than 96% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,945housing units
3,945
Total Housing Units
3,743
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$552,300
Median Home Value
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$2,280
Median Rent
2005
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85087 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 188 |
| 2021 | +20.2% | 226 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 280 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 290 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 294 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 189 business establishments in ZIP 85087, employing approximately 843 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,211,000.
189
Businesses
843
Employees
$39.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 44 | 23.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85087 vs 85086 →
ZIP 85087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85086
Phoenix (85086)
40,495 residents
- 85383
Peoria (85383)
37,182 residents
- 85087 7,708
New River (85087)
7,708 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85087 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85383
Peoria (85383)
$145,546 median income
- 85087
New River (85087)
$138,566 median income
- 85086
Phoenix (85086)
$121,676 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85087 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85087, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,708 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85087 in?
ZIP code 85087 (New River) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricopa-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85087?
ZIP code 85087 in New River, AZ has a population of 7,708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85087?
The median household income in ZIP 85087 is $138,566, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85087?
The median home value in ZIP 85087 is $552,300, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85087?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85087 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85087?
ZIP code 85087 has 189 business establishments employing approximately 843 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85087?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85087 are: Construction (44), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85087?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85087 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85087?
In ZIP code 85087, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85087?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85087 is 30.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85087?
In ZIP code 85087, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85087?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85087 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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