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 Moderate-density area
- $46,128
- Median income Below-median income area
- $147,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85173 (Superior, AZ) fell -6.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 85173 covers 96.7 square miles in Superior, Pinal County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,872 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85173 reports a modest median household income of $46,128 (37% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,721. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,300 (56% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $881; owner occupancy is 69.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pinal County, so 85173 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 85173
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Superior, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85173.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 85173, Superior, 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
2,872
Population
96.7
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85173?
53.8
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
6.8%
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?
$46,128
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$34,721
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85173 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Superior, 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)
$46,128 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
1,498housing units
1,498
Total Housing Units
1,289
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,300
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85173 vs 85137 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85137 | Kearny, AZ | 2,329 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85173, 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 (2,872 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 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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