Stanfield, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85172
Pinal County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,368
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,806
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stanfield pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85172 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85172 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stanfield, Pinal County, Arizona, home to just 1,368 residents across 171.0 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85172 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,806 (1% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,441. Unemployment is 12.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,600 (53% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $944; owner occupancy is 47.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pinal County, so 85172 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 85172
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stanfield, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85172.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 85172, Stanfield, 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
1,368
Population
171.0
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85172?
43.3
Median Age
56.3%
Male
43.7%
Female
21.3%
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?
$71,806
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$27,441
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85172 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Stanfield, 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)
$71,806 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
613housing units
613
Total Housing Units
601
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,600
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$944
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 85172, employing approximately 349 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,329,000.
26
Businesses
349
Employees
$28.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 19.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 15.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 85172 vs 85138 →
ZIP 85172 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
- 85193 4,906
Casa Grande (85193)
4,906 residents
- 85172 1,368
Stanfield (85172)
1,368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85172 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85172 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
- 85193
Casa Grande (85193)
$57,930 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85172 ranks #2 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 85172, 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 (1,368 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 85172 in?
ZIP code 85172 (Stanfield) 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 85172?
ZIP code 85172 in Stanfield, AZ has a population of 1,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85172?
The median household income in ZIP 85172 is $71,806, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85172?
The median home value in ZIP 85172 is $159,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85172?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85172 is Two or More Ethnicities at 33.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85172?
ZIP code 85172 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 349 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85172?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85172 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85172?
In ZIP code 85172, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 85172?
In ZIP code 85172, approximately 47.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85172?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85172 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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