PlainZIP

Casa Grande, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85194

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

6,721
34/sq mi
$82,935
Median income
$350,400
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Casa Grande pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85194 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85194 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Casa Grande, Pinal County, Arizona, home to 6,721 residents across 196.5 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85194 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,935 (14% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $43,632. Local economic indicators show a 15.2% poverty rate alongside 9.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $350,400 for a typical home value (4% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,313 a month; 89.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 85194 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pinal County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 85194

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Casa Grande, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85194.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85194, Casa Grande, 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

6,721

Population

196.5

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85194?

54.9

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%

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?

$82,935

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$43,632

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85194 ranks nationally

Casa Grande, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,935 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,054

Total Housing Units

3,298

Occupied Units

756

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$350,400

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,313

Median Rent

2003

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85194 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 188
2021 +15.7% 217
2022 +30.8% 284
2023 -5.2% 269
2024 +3.5% 278

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 119 business establishments in ZIP 85194, employing approximately 1,842 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,186,000.

119

Businesses

1,842

Employees

$56.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 24.4%
Construction 13 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 12 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.6%
Wholesale trade 8 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.5%
Information 3 2.5%

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 85194 vs 85122 →

ZIP 85194 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85194 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85194 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85194 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85122 Casa Grande, AZ 50,942 7.0 mi
85128 Coolidge, AZ 14,823 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pinal County

85122 standard
Casa Grande, AZ
Pop: 50,942
85140 standard
San Tan Valley, AZ
Pop: 36,711
85143 standard
San Tan Valley, AZ
Pop: 35,015
85138 standard
Maricopa, AZ
Pop: 33,633
85132 standard
Florence, AZ
Pop: 33,556
85120 standard
Apache Junction, AZ
Pop: 28,168

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85194 in? ▼
ZIP code 85194 (Casa Grande) 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 85194? ▼
ZIP code 85194 in Casa Grande, AZ has a population of 6,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85194? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85194 is $82,935, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85194? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85194 is $350,400, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85194? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85194 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85194? ▼
ZIP code 85194 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 1,842 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85194? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85194 are: Retail trade (29), Construction (13), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85194? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85194 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 85194? ▼
In ZIP code 85194, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 85194? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85194 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85194? ▼
In ZIP code 85194, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85194? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85194 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.