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Wickenburg, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85390

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

8,621
6/sq mi
$68,591
Median income
$499,200
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wickenburg pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85390 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85390 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to 8,621 residents across 1539.5 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85390 reports a modest median household income of $68,591 (6% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $53,261. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $499,200 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,034 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.5, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Arizona and national benchmarks above rather than reading 85390's numbers in isolation.

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 85390

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wickenburg, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85390.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85390, Wickenburg, 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

8,621

Population

1539.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85390?

64.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$68,591

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$53,261

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85390 ranks nationally

Wickenburg, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,591 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,086

Total Housing Units

5,165

Occupied Units

921

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$499,200

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,034

Median Rent

1994

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

-1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85390 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 182
2021 +18.8% 217
2022 +14.8% 249
2023 +5.8% 263
2024 -1.3% 259

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 326 business establishments in ZIP 85390, employing approximately 3,342 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,421,000.

326

Businesses

3,342

Employees

$162.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.7%
Construction 36 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 34 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 33 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.1%
Finance and insurance 13 4.0%
Manufacturing 10 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.8%
Information 5 1.5%
Wholesale trade 4 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85390 in? ▼
ZIP code 85390 (Wickenburg) 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 85390? ▼
ZIP code 85390 in Wickenburg, AZ has a population of 8,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85390? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85390 is $68,591, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85390? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85390 is $499,200, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85390? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85390 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85390? ▼
ZIP code 85390 has 326 business establishments employing approximately 3,342 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85390? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85390 are: Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (38), Construction (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85390? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85390 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 85390? ▼
In ZIP code 85390, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 85390? ▼
In ZIP code 85390, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85390? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85390 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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