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ZIP Code 85138

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

33,633
175/sq mi
$95,867
Median income
$378,800
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Maricopa pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
175
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85138 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85138 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.9 square miles in Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona. The area is home to 33,633 residents, producing a population density of 175 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 85138 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85138 sits at $95,867 (32% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $37,296. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $378,800 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,974 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85138 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pinal County, so you can benchmark 85138 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 85138

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85138.

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 85138, Maricopa, 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

33,633

Population

191.9

Area (sq mi)

175

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85138?

37.2

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 51.5%
African American 12.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%

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?

$95,867

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$37,296

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

37.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85138 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,867 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

19,384

Total Housing Units

17,427

Occupied Units

1,957

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$378,800

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,974

Median Rent

2007

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 298 business establishments in ZIP 85138, employing approximately 2,198 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,511,000.

298

Businesses

2,198

Employees

$81.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 47 15.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 14.4%
Construction 32 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 32 10.7%
Retail trade 27 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 19 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 19 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 5.4%
Wholesale trade 11 3.7%
Finance and insurance 9 3.0%
Educational services 8 2.7%
Manufacturing 6 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.7%

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 85138 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 85138 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 85138 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 85138 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
85172 Stanfield, AZ 1,368 8.6 mi
85121 Bapchule, AZ 2,178 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85138 in?
ZIP code 85138 (Maricopa) 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 85138?
ZIP code 85138 in Maricopa, AZ has a population of 33,633 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85138?
The median household income in ZIP 85138 is $95,867, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85138?
The median home value in ZIP 85138 is $378,800, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85138?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85138 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85138?
ZIP code 85138 has 298 business establishments employing approximately 2,198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85138?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85138 are: Health care and social assistance (47), Professional, scientific, and technical services (43), Construction (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85138?
In ZIP code 85138, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 85138?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85138 is 37.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85138?
In ZIP code 85138, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85138?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85138 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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