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Apache Junction, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85119

Pinal County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,219
186/sq mi
$71,585
Median income
$265,000
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Apache Junction pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
186
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85119 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85119 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 114.1 square miles in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona. The area is home to 21,219 residents, producing a population density of 186 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85119 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85119 sits at $71,585 (1% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $42,087. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $265,000 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,284 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85119 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pinal County, so you can benchmark 85119 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85119.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85119, Apache Junction, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,219

Population

114.1

Area (sq mi)

186

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85119?

51.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

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?

$71,585

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$42,087

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85119 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,585 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,692

Total Housing Units

10,993

Occupied Units

2,699

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$265,000

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,284

Median Rent

1994

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

314

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+214%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85119 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 206
2021 +20.9% 249
2022 +18.9% 296
2023 +5.5% 312
2024 +0.5% 314

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 294 business establishments in ZIP 85119, employing approximately 3,434 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,231,000.

294

Businesses

3,434

Employees

$177.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 71 24.1%
Retail trade 33 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 27 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 26 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 17 5.8%
Wholesale trade 15 5.1%
Manufacturing 9 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.7%
Information 4 1.4%
Finance and insurance 4 1.4%

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 85119 vs 85120 →

ZIP 85119 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85119 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85119 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85120 Apache Junction, AZ 28,168 3.8 mi
85208 Mesa, AZ 34,762 7.3 mi
85209 Mesa, AZ 37,377 8.1 mi
85215 Mesa, AZ 15,963 8.3 mi
85207 Mesa, AZ 44,744 8.3 mi
85212 Mesa, AZ 24,492 9.8 mi

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Pop: 36,711
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Pop: 33,633
85132 standard
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Pop: 33,556
85120 standard
Apache Junction, AZ
Pop: 28,168

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85119 in? ▼
ZIP code 85119 (Apache Junction) 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 85119? ▼
ZIP code 85119 in Apache Junction, AZ has a population of 21,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85119? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85119 is $71,585, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85119? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85119 is $265,000, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85119? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85119 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85119? ▼
ZIP code 85119 has 294 business establishments employing approximately 3,434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85119? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85119 are: Construction (71), Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85119? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85119 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 85119? ▼
In ZIP code 85119, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 85119? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85119 is 29.5 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 85119? ▼
In ZIP code 85119, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85119? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85119 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Apache Junction, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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