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Tempe, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85283

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

44,813
1,967/sq mi
$84,568
Median income
$442,800
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tempe pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,967
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85283 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85283 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.8 square miles in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 44,813 residents, producing a population density of 1,967 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 85283 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85283 sits at $84,568 (16% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $45,510. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $442,800 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,767 per month, and 50.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85283 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85283 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 85283

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85283.

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 85283, Tempe, 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

44,813

Population

22.8

Area (sq mi)

1,967

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85283?

35.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

12.7%

Foreign-Born

White 50.8%
African American 7.4%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%

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?

$84,568

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$45,510

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85283 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,568 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

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

What does housing look like?

20,719

Total Housing Units

19,499

Occupied Units

1,220

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.9%
Renter 49.1%

$442,800

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,767

Median Rent

1982

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

352

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+252%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85283 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 231
2021 +18.8% 274
2022 +22.0% 334
2023 +1.2% 338
2024 +4.0% 352

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 1,192 business establishments in ZIP 85283, employing approximately 22,683 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,278,741,000.

1,192

Businesses

22,683

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 203 17.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 185 15.5%
Retail trade 108 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 108 9.1%
Construction 91 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 82 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 76 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 5.3%
Finance and insurance 58 4.9%
Wholesale trade 57 4.8%
Manufacturing 48 4.0%
Information 39 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 30 2.5%
Educational services 17 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.9%

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 85283 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 85283 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 85283 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 85283 ranks #7 of 9 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
85284 Tempe, AZ 16,479 1.9 mi
85282 Tempe, AZ 48,671 2.0 mi
85281 Tempe, AZ 57,348 4.4 mi
85202 Mesa, AZ 37,275 3.5 mi
85044 Phoenix, AZ 37,993 4.3 mi
85224 Chandler, AZ 42,796 4.3 mi
85210 Mesa, AZ 36,464 5.4 mi
85042 Phoenix, AZ 40,962 6.4 mi
85257 Scottsdale, AZ 26,755 6.9 mi
85233 Gilbert, AZ 37,564 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Maricopa County

85225 standard
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Pop: 69,810
85032 standard
Phoenix, AZ
Pop: 65,485
85308 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 63,876
85204 standard
Mesa, AZ
Pop: 60,885
85301 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 60,161
85281 standard
Tempe, AZ
Pop: 57,348

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85283 in? ▼
ZIP code 85283 (Tempe) 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 85283? ▼
ZIP code 85283 in Tempe, AZ has a population of 44,813 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85283? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85283 is $84,568, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85283? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85283 is $442,800, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85283? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85283 is White at 50.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85283? ▼
ZIP code 85283 has 1,192 business establishments employing approximately 22,683 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85283? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85283 are: Health care and social assistance (203), Professional, scientific, and technical services (185), Retail trade (108). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85283? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85283 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. 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 85283? ▼
In ZIP code 85283, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% 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 85283? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85283 is 20.1 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 85283? ▼
In ZIP code 85283, approximately 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85283? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85283 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tempe, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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