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Carefree, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85377

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

3,051
139/sq mi
$149,167
Median income
$1,077,500
Median home value
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carefree pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
139
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85377 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85377 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.9 square miles in Carefree, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 3,051 residents, producing a population density of 139 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 85377 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85377 sits at $149,167 (105% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $91,234. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $1,077,500 (219% above the state average) with median rent at $1,538 per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85377 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85377 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 85377

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85377.

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 85377, Carefree, 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

3,051

Population

21.9

Area (sq mi)

139

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85377?

64.8

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$149,167

Median Household Income

+105% vs state

$91,234

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85377 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$149,167 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,184

Total Housing Units

1,714

Occupied Units

470

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$1,077,500

Median Home Value

+219% vs state

$1,538

Median Rent

1987

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2023)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85377 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +11.7% 168
2020 +8.9% 183
2021 +17.6% 215
2022 +21.6% 261
2023 +2.1% 266

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 213 business establishments in ZIP 85377, employing approximately 1,892 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,959,000.

213

Businesses

1,892

Employees

$94.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 17.4%
Construction 24 11.3%
Retail trade 24 11.3%
Finance and insurance 20 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 18 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 8.0%
Wholesale trade 12 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 10 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.3%
Educational services 5 2.4%
Manufacturing 3 1.4%

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 85377 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 85377 ranks #7 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 85377 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 85377 ranks #3 of 7 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
85266 Scottsdale, AZ 11,406 4.0 mi
85331 Cave Creek, AZ 26,960 4.3 mi
85262 Scottsdale, AZ 11,275 6.0 mi
85024 Phoenix, AZ 22,898 9.2 mi
85050 Phoenix, AZ 25,736 10.6 mi
85255 Scottsdale, AZ 37,270 11.2 mi

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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
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Pop: 57,348

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85377 in? ▼
ZIP code 85377 (Carefree) 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 85377? ▼
ZIP code 85377 in Carefree, AZ has a population of 3,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85377? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85377 is $149,167, which is 96% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85377? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85377 is $1,077,500, which is 287% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85377? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85377 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85377? ▼
ZIP code 85377 has 213 business establishments employing approximately 1,892 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85377? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85377 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (37), Construction (24), Retail trade (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85377? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85377 increased by 2.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 85377? ▼
In ZIP code 85377, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.1% 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 85377? ▼
In ZIP code 85377, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85377? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85377 is 8.3% 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 Carefree, AZ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

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