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 Low-density area
- $68,591
- Median income Near-median income area
- $499,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85390 (Wickenburg, AZ) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.0 in 2023 to 259.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,261. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $499,200 (48% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,034.
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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85390.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 85390?
64.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
5.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$53,261
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85390 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Wickenburg, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,591 49th percentile higher than 49% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,086housing units
6,086
Total Housing Units
5,165
Occupied Units
921
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$499,200
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85390, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,621 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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