Fort Mcdowell, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85264
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,249
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,729
- Median income Below-median income area
- $369,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Mcdowell pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85264 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85264 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Mcdowell, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to just 1,249 residents across 543.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85264 reports a modest median household income of $60,729 (16% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,693. Unemployment is 10.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $369,200 (9% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $595; 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85264 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 85264
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Mcdowell, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85264.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 85264, Fort Mcdowell, 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
1,249
Population
543.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85264?
30.8
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.7%
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?
$60,729
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$25,693
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85264 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Fort Mcdowell, 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)
$60,729 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
333housing units
333
Total Housing Units
315
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
4.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$369,200
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$595
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 85264, employing approximately 970 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,217,000.
19
Businesses
970
Employees
$47.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 26.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 21.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 15.8% |
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 85264 vs 85215 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85215 | Mesa, AZ | 15,963 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85264, 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 (1,249 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 85264 in?
ZIP code 85264 (Fort Mcdowell) 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 85264?
ZIP code 85264 in Fort Mcdowell, AZ has a population of 1,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85264?
The median household income in ZIP 85264 is $60,729, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85264?
The median home value in ZIP 85264 is $369,200, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85264?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85264 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85264?
ZIP code 85264 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 970 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85264?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85264 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Construction (4), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85264?
In ZIP code 85264, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 85264?
In ZIP code 85264, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85264?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85264 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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