Maricopa, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85138
Pinal County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,633
- 175/sq mi High-density area
- $95,867
- Median income Above-median income area
- $378,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, with 33,633 residents across 191.9 square miles, a density of 175 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85138 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,867 (32% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,296. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $378,800 (12% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,974; 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pinal County, so 85138 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 85138
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maricopa, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85138.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 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 85138, Maricopa, 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
33,633
Population
191.9
Area (sq mi)
175
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85138?
37.2
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
9.5%
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?
$95,867
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$37,296
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85138 ranks nationally
Maricopa, AZ 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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,384housing units
19,384
Total Housing Units
17,427
Occupied Units
1,957
Vacant Units
3.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$378,800
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 85138
Maricopa (85138)
33,633 residents
- 85121 2,178
Bapchule (85121)
2,178 residents
- 85172 1,368
Stanfield (85172)
1,368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85138 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85138 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85138
Maricopa (85138)
$95,867 median income
- 85172
Stanfield (85172)
$71,806 median income
- 85121 $31,173
Bapchule (85121)
$31,173 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85138, 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 (33,633 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 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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