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Apache Junction, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85120

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

28,168
609/sq mi
$57,786
Median income
$161,500
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
609
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.3 square miles in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona. The area is home to 28,168 residents, producing a population density of 609 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 85120 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85120 sits at $57,786 (20% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $33,738. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $161,500 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,117 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pinal County, so you can benchmark 85120 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 85120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85120.

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 85120, 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

28,168

Population

46.3

Area (sq mi)

609

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85120?

56.6

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%

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?

$57,786

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$33,738

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85120 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,786 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

17,526

Total Housing Units

14,188

Occupied Units

3,338

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$161,500

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,117

Median Rent

1991

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

379

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+279%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85120 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +279% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.8% 239
2021 +21.8% 292
2022 +22.0% 356
2023 +0.6% 358
2024 +6.0% 379

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 516 business establishments in ZIP 85120, employing approximately 6,222 people with a combined annual payroll of $307,061,000.

516

Businesses

6,222

Employees

$307.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 93 18.0%
Construction 78 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 57 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 56 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 52 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 9.5%
Finance and insurance 26 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 3.9%
Wholesale trade 17 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.1%
Manufacturing 15 2.9%
Information 5 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 85120 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 85120 ranks #5 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 85120 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 85120 ranks #8 of 8 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
85208 Mesa, AZ 34,762 3.5 mi
85119 Apache Junction, AZ 21,219 3.8 mi
85209 Mesa, AZ 37,377 4.4 mi
85215 Mesa, AZ 15,963 7.5 mi
85207 Mesa, AZ 44,744 5.3 mi
85212 Mesa, AZ 24,492 6.8 mi
85206 Mesa, AZ 33,154 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85120 in? ▼
ZIP code 85120 (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 85120? ▼
ZIP code 85120 in Apache Junction, AZ has a population of 28,168 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85120? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85120 is $57,786, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85120? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85120 is $161,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85120? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85120 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85120? ▼
ZIP code 85120 has 516 business establishments employing approximately 6,222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85120? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85120 are: Retail trade (93), Construction (78), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85120? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85120 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 279%. 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 85120? ▼
In ZIP code 85120, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 85120? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85120 is 27.8 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 85120? ▼
In ZIP code 85120, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85120? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85120 is 10.7% 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

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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