Bapchule, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85121

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

2,178
12/sq mi
$31,173
Median income
6.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bapchule pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85121 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85121 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 189.4 square miles in Bapchule, Pinal County, Arizona. The area is home to 2,178 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 85121 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85121 sits at $31,173 (57% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $14,173. The poverty rate stands at 53.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $398 per month, and 54.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85121 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pinal County, so you can benchmark 85121 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 →

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 85121, Bapchule, 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

2,178

Population

189.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85121?

29.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 89.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$31,173

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$14,173

Per Capita Income

53.5%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85121 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,173 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%

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

What does housing look like?

617

Total Housing Units

586

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

4.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.4%
Renter 45.6%

$398

Median Rent

2002

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 85121 vs 85248 →

ZIP 85121 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 85121 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 85121 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 85121 ranks #6 of 6 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
85248 Chandler, AZ 29,821 6.0 mi
85226 Chandler, AZ 37,376 9.4 mi
85138 Maricopa, AZ 33,633 10.2 mi
85249 Chandler, AZ 36,908 9.2 mi
85286 Chandler, AZ 38,930 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85121 in?
ZIP code 85121 (Bapchule) 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 85121?
ZIP code 85121 in Bapchule, AZ has a population of 2,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85121?
The median household income in ZIP 85121 is $31,173, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85121?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85121 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85121?
In ZIP code 85121, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.8% 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 85121?
In ZIP code 85121, approximately 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85121?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85121 is 53.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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