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Casa Grande, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85122

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

50,942
393/sq mi
$68,443
Median income
$284,200
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Casa Grande pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
393
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85122 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.6 square miles in Casa Grande, Pinal County, Arizona. The area is home to 50,942 residents, producing a population density of 393 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 85122 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85122 sits at $68,443 (6% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $35,259. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $284,200 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,353 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85122 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pinal County, so you can benchmark 85122 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 85122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85122.

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 85122, Casa Grande, 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

50,942

Population

129.6

Area (sq mi)

393

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85122?

37.5

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 49.2%
African American 5.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%

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?

$68,443

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$35,259

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85122 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,443 44th percentile higher than 44% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

25,037

Total Housing Units

21,564

Occupied Units

3,473

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$284,200

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,353

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

-2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85122 have decreased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 182
2021 +23.2% 224
2022 +30.6% 292
2023 +1.7% 298
2024 -2.7% 289

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 959 business establishments in ZIP 85122, employing approximately 13,728 people with a combined annual payroll of $620,984,000.

959

Businesses

13,728

Employees

$621.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 208 21.7%
Retail trade 127 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 108 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 97 10.1%
Construction 67 7.0%
Finance and insurance 62 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 57 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 4.6%
Wholesale trade 31 3.2%
Manufacturing 30 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 28 2.9%
Information 14 1.5%
Educational services 12 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.7%
Utilities 6 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 85122 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 85122 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 85122 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 85122 ranks #2 of 3 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
85194 Casa Grande, AZ 6,721 7.0 mi
85193 Casa Grande, AZ 4,906 9.6 mi

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Pop: 28,168
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Pop: 21,219

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85122 in? ▼
ZIP code 85122 (Casa Grande) 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 85122? ▼
ZIP code 85122 in Casa Grande, AZ has a population of 50,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85122? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85122 is $68,443, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85122? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85122 is $284,200, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85122? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85122 is White at 49.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85122? ▼
ZIP code 85122 has 959 business establishments employing approximately 13,728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85122? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85122 are: Health care and social assistance (208), Retail trade (127), Accommodation and food services (108). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85122? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85122 decreased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 85122? ▼
In ZIP code 85122, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 85122? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85122 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85122? ▼
In ZIP code 85122, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85122? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85122 is 14.1% 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 Casa Grande, 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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