Peoria, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85381

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

24,249
1,408/sq mi
$96,746
Median income
$447,900
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peoria pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
1,408
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85381 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85381 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.2 square miles in Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 24,249 residents, producing a population density of 1,408 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 85381 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85381 sits at $96,746 (33% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $46,643. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $447,900 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,762 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85381 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85381 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 85381

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85381.

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 85381, Peoria, 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

24,249

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

1,408

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85381?

42.4

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%

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?

$96,746

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$46,643

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85381 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,746 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,228

Total Housing Units

10,551

Occupied Units

677

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$447,900

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,762

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85381 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 204
2021 +21.0% 247
2022 +21.7% 300
2023 +2.5% 308
2024 +3.0% 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 771 business establishments in ZIP 85381, employing approximately 9,520 people with a combined annual payroll of $511,354,000.

771

Businesses

9,520

Employees

$511.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 233 30.2%
Construction 72 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 9.2%
Finance and insurance 63 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 7.5%
Retail trade 56 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 52 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 52 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 5.3%
Wholesale trade 22 2.9%
Educational services 12 1.6%
Manufacturing 11 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.0%
Information 3 0.4%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 85381 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 85381 ranks #8 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 85381 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 85381 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
85345 Peoria, AZ 56,208 2.7 mi
85351 Sun City, AZ 27,789 2.9 mi
85382 Peoria, AZ 40,454 3.3 mi
85304 Glendale, AZ 25,883 3.3 mi
85306 Glendale, AZ 24,191 3.3 mi
85303 Glendale, AZ 30,310 5.3 mi
85302 Glendale, AZ 36,909 4.2 mi
85308 Glendale, AZ 63,876 4.4 mi
85363 Youngtown, AZ 6,156 4.6 mi
85305 Glendale, AZ 10,822 5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85381 in?
ZIP code 85381 (Peoria) 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 85381?
ZIP code 85381 in Peoria, AZ has a population of 24,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85381?
The median household income in ZIP 85381 is $96,746, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85381?
The median home value in ZIP 85381 is $447,900, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85381?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85381 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85381?
ZIP code 85381 has 771 business establishments employing approximately 9,520 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85381?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85381 are: Health care and social assistance (233), Construction (72), Professional, scientific, and technical services (71). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85381?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85381 increased by 3.0% 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 85381?
In ZIP code 85381, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 85381?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85381 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85381?
In ZIP code 85381, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85381?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85381 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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