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Tempe, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85284

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

16,479
819/sq mi
$156,146
Median income
$688,400
Median home value
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tempe pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
819
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85284 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85284 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.1 square miles in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 16,479 residents, producing a population density of 819 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 85284 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85284 sits at $156,146 (115% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $76,201. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $688,400 (104% above the state average) with median rent at $2,236 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85284 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85284 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 85284

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85284.

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 85284, 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

16,479

Population

20.1

Area (sq mi)

819

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85284?

45.5

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.5%
African American 3.4%
Asian 10.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$156,146

Median Household Income

+115% vs state

$76,201

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85284 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$156,146 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,644

Total Housing Units

7,487

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$688,400

Median Home Value

+104% vs state

$2,236

Median Rent

1990

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85284 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 207
2021 +15.3% 238
2022 +21.2% 289
2023 -1.8% 284
2024 +11.9% 317

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 1,290 business establishments in ZIP 85284, employing approximately 46,184 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,735,128,000.

1,290

Businesses

46,184

Employees

$3.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 246 19.1%
Health care and social assistance 120 9.3%
Retail trade 109 8.4%
Finance and insurance 107 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 107 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 101 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 97 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 94 7.3%
Wholesale trade 73 5.7%
Construction 64 5.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 47 3.6%
Manufacturing 29 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 29 2.3%
Information 24 1.9%
Educational services 20 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.2%

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 85284 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 85284 ranks #0 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 85284 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 85284 ranks the highest 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
85283 Tempe, AZ 44,813 1.9 mi
85282 Tempe, AZ 48,671 3.9 mi
85224 Chandler, AZ 42,796 3.5 mi
85044 Phoenix, AZ 37,993 3.9 mi
85281 Tempe, AZ 57,348 6.3 mi
85202 Mesa, AZ 37,275 4.7 mi
85225 Chandler, AZ 69,810 6.0 mi
85233 Gilbert, AZ 37,564 7.2 mi
85042 Phoenix, AZ 40,962 6.6 mi
85210 Mesa, AZ 36,464 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Maricopa County

85225 standard
Chandler, AZ
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

Maricopa County Tempe, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85284 in? ▼
ZIP code 85284 (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 85284? ▼
ZIP code 85284 in Tempe, AZ has a population of 16,479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85284? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85284 is $156,146, which is 105% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85284? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85284 is $688,400, which is 147% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85284? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85284 is White at 71.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85284? ▼
ZIP code 85284 has 1,290 business establishments employing approximately 46,184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85284? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85284 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (246), Health care and social assistance (120), Retail trade (109). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85284? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85284 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 85284? ▼
In ZIP code 85284, 79.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.7% 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 85284? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85284 is 21.3 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 85284? ▼
In ZIP code 85284, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85284? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85284 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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