Gold Canyon, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85118
Pinal County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,246
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,393
- Median income Above-median income area
- $481,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gold Canyon pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85118 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 85118 (Gold Canyon, AZ) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.7 in 2023 to 292.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85118 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gold Canyon, Pinal County, Arizona, home to 12,246 residents across 412.3 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85118 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,393 (19% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,873. The poverty rate is 4.0%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $481,700 (43% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 91.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,387.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85118.
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 85118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gold Canyon, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85118.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 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 85118, Gold Canyon, 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
12,246
Population
412.3
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85118?
66.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
6.0%
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?
$86,393
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$57,873
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85118 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Gold Canyon, 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)
$86,393 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
9,415housing units
9,415
Total Housing Units
7,427
Occupied Units
1,988
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$481,700
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,387
Median Rent
2002
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85118 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 187 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 219 |
| 2022 | +33.6% | 293 |
| 2023 | -5.5% | 277 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 293 |
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 180 business establishments in ZIP 85118, employing approximately 1,758 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,109,000.
180
Businesses
1,758
Employees
$55.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 12.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 18 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85118, 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 (12,246 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 85118 in?
ZIP code 85118 (Gold Canyon) is located in Pinal County, Arizona. Pinal County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pinal-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85118?
ZIP code 85118 in Gold Canyon, AZ has a population of 12,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85118?
The median household income in ZIP 85118 is $86,393, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85118?
The median home value in ZIP 85118 is $481,700, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85118 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85118?
ZIP code 85118 has 180 business establishments employing approximately 1,758 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85118 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (25), Health care and social assistance (23), Real estate and rental and leasing (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85118?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85118 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 85118?
In ZIP code 85118, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85118?
In ZIP code 85118, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85118 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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