Queen Creek, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85142
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 48,870
- 266/sq mi High-density area
- $129,367
- Median income Above-median income area
- $593,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Queen Creek pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 266
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85142 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85142 (Queen Creek, AZ) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 337.0 in 2023 to 364.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85142 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Queen Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 48,870 residents across 183.9 square miles, a density of 266 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85142 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,367 (78% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,676. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $593,500 (76% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 88.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,187.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85142 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 85142
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Queen Creek, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85142.
- Construction
Construction
250 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
245 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
216 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
165 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
155 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 85142, Queen Creek, 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
48,870
Population
183.9
Area (sq mi)
266
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85142?
35.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
8.2%
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?
$129,367
Median Household Income
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$46,676
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85142 ranks nationally
Queen Creek, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$129,367 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
29,983housing units
29,983
Total Housing Units
28,504
Occupied Units
1,479
Vacant Units
3.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$593,500
Median Home Value
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$2,187
Median Rent
2010
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
365
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+265%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85142 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 229 |
| 2021 | +20.3% | 275 |
| 2022 | +25.2% | 344 |
| 2023 | -2.1% | 337 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 365 |
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 1,733 business establishments in ZIP 85142, employing approximately 15,299 people with a combined annual payroll of $602,637,000.
1,733
Businesses
15,299
Employees
$602.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 250 | 14.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 245 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 216 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 165 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 155 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 149 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 135 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 128 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 68 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 48 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 35 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1.6% |
| Information | 22 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 85142 vs 85212 →
ZIP 85142 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85142
Queen Creek (85142)
48,870 residents
- 85295
Gilbert (85295)
38,332 residents
- 85296
Gilbert (85296)
36,799 residents
- 85140
San Tan Valley (85140)
36,711 residents
- 85143
San Tan Valley (85143)
35,015 residents
- 85297
Gilbert (85297)
26,979 residents
- 85212
Mesa (85212)
24,492 residents
- 85298
Gilbert (85298)
21,479 residents
- 85147 4,543
Sacaton (85147)
4,543 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85142 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85142 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85298
Gilbert (85298)
$156,425 median income
- 85297
Gilbert (85297)
$130,755 median income
- 85142
Queen Creek (85142)
$129,367 median income
- 85212
Mesa (85212)
$125,902 median income
- 85296
Gilbert (85296)
$118,982 median income
- 85295
Gilbert (85295)
$118,467 median income
- 85140
San Tan Valley (85140)
$101,477 median income
- 85143
San Tan Valley (85143)
$93,707 median income
- 85147 $48,517
Sacaton (85147)
$48,517 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85142 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85212 | Mesa, AZ | 24,492 | 8.5 mi |
| 85298 | Gilbert, AZ | 21,479 | 5.9 mi |
| 85140 | San Tan Valley, AZ | 36,711 | 6.3 mi |
| 85143 | San Tan Valley, AZ | 35,015 | 7.4 mi |
| 85147 | Sacaton, AZ | 4,543 | 7.6 mi |
| 85297 | Gilbert, AZ | 26,979 | 7.8 mi |
| 85295 | Gilbert, AZ | 38,332 | 9.5 mi |
| 85296 | Gilbert, AZ | 36,799 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85142, 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 (48,870 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 85142 in?
ZIP code 85142 (Queen Creek) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricopa-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85142?
ZIP code 85142 in Queen Creek, AZ has a population of 48,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85142?
The median household income in ZIP 85142 is $129,367, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85142?
The median home value in ZIP 85142 is $593,500, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85142?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85142 is White at 71.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85142?
ZIP code 85142 has 1,733 business establishments employing approximately 15,299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85142?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85142 are: Construction (250), Professional, scientific, and technical services (245), Health care and social assistance (216). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85142?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85142 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 85142?
In ZIP code 85142, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.2% 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 85142?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85142 is 31.9 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 85142?
In ZIP code 85142, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85142?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85142 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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