Superior, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85173

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

2,872
30/sq mi
$46,128
Median income
$147,300
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Superior pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85173 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85173 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.7 square miles in Superior, Pinal County, Arizona. The area is home to 2,872 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 85173 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85173 sits at $46,128 (37% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $34,721. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $147,300 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $881 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85173 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pinal County, so you can benchmark 85173 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 85173

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85173.

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 85173, Superior, 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

2,872

Population

96.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85173?

53.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 53.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%

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?

$46,128

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$34,721

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85173 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,128 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,498

Total Housing Units

1,289

Occupied Units

209

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$147,300

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$881

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 85173, employing approximately 448 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,521,000.

34

Businesses

448

Employees

$35.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 23.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 14.7%
Retail trade 5 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 14.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
85137 Kearny, AZ 2,329 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85173 in?
ZIP code 85173 (Superior) 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 85173?
ZIP code 85173 in Superior, AZ has a population of 2,872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85173?
The median household income in ZIP 85173 is $46,128, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85173?
The median home value in ZIP 85173 is $147,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85173?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85173 is White at 53.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85173?
ZIP code 85173 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 448 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85173?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85173 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5), Retail trade (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85173?
In ZIP code 85173, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 85173?
In ZIP code 85173, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85173?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85173 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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