Coolidge, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85128
Pinal County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,823
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,477
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coolidge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85128 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85128 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coolidge, Pinal County, Arizona, home to 14,823 residents across 423.5 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85128 reports a modest median household income of $65,477 (10% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,555. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $249,000 (26% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,304; owner occupancy is 74.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pinal County, so 85128 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 85128
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coolidge, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85128.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85128, Coolidge, 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
14,823
Population
423.5
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85128?
32.7
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
8.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,477
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$28,555
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85128 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Coolidge, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,477 45th percentile higher than 45% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,698housing units
6,698
Total Housing Units
6,181
Occupied Units
517
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,000
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,304
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
-0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85128 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 186 |
| 2021 | +26.0% | 235 |
| 2022 | +26.7% | 298 |
| 2023 | +2.9% | 306 |
| 2024 | -0.4% | 305 |
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 195 business establishments in ZIP 85128, employing approximately 2,579 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,861,000.
195
Businesses
2,579
Employees
$102.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 11 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 3.1% |
| Information | 4 | 2.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85128 vs 85194 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85194 | Casa Grande, AZ | 6,721 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85128, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,823 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85128 in?
ZIP code 85128 (Coolidge) 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 85128?
ZIP code 85128 in Coolidge, AZ has a population of 14,823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85128?
The median household income in ZIP 85128 is $65,477, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85128?
The median home value in ZIP 85128 is $249,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85128?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85128 is White at 39.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85128?
ZIP code 85128 has 195 business establishments employing approximately 2,579 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85128?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85128 are: Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (26), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85128?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85128 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 85128?
In ZIP code 85128, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 85128?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85128 is 24.9 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 85128?
In ZIP code 85128, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85128?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85128 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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