PlainZIP

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 covers 189.4 square miles in Bapchule, Pinal County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,178 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85121 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,173 (57% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $14,173. Local economic indicators show a 53.5% poverty rate alongside 9.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $398 per month, and 54.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pinal County, letting you compare 85121 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 85121, Bapchule, 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

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

Bapchule, AZ 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

More ZIP Codes in Pinal County

85122 standard
Casa Grande, AZ
Pop: 50,942
85140 standard
San Tan Valley, AZ
Pop: 36,711
85143 standard
San Tan Valley, AZ
Pop: 35,015
85138 standard
Maricopa, AZ
Pop: 33,633
85132 standard
Florence, AZ
Pop: 33,556
85120 standard
Apache Junction, AZ
Pop: 28,168

Related Areas

Pinal County Bapchule, AZ Arizona

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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