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Arizona City, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85123

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

10,677
155/sq mi
$69,137
Median income
$250,000
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
155
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85123 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85123 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.9 square miles in Arizona City, Pinal County, Arizona. The area is home to 10,677 residents, producing a population density of 155 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 85123 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85123 sits at $69,137 (5% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $29,971. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $250,000 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85123 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pinal County, so you can benchmark 85123 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 85123

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85123.

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 85123, Arizona City, 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

10,677

Population

68.9

Area (sq mi)

155

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85123?

45.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.1%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%

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?

$69,137

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$29,971

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85123 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,137 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 42.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,297

Total Housing Units

3,717

Occupied Units

580

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$250,000

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$996

Median Rent

2001

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

+0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85123 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.6% 191
2021 +27.0% 242
2022 +20.0% 291
2023 +0.1% 291
2024 +0.6% 293

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 65 business establishments in ZIP 85123, employing approximately 453 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,336,000.

65

Businesses

453

Employees

$15.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 16.9%
Construction 10 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 15.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.6%

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 85123 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 85123 ranks #2 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 85123 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 85123 ranks the highest 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
85131 Eloy, AZ 18,017 8.9 mi
85193 Casa Grande, AZ 4,906 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pinal County

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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 Arizona City, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85123 in? ▼
ZIP code 85123 (Arizona City) 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 85123? ▼
ZIP code 85123 in Arizona City, AZ has a population of 10,677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85123? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85123 is $69,137, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85123? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85123 is $250,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85123? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85123 is White at 60.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85123? ▼
ZIP code 85123 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85123? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85123 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85123? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85123 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 85123? ▼
In ZIP code 85123, 42.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 85123? ▼
In ZIP code 85123, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85123? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85123 is 10.2% 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 Arizona City, 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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