Vail, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85641
Pima County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,753
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $131,164
- Median income Above-median income area
- $415,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vail pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85641 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 85641 (Vail, AZ) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.6 in 2023 to 261.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85641 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vail, Pima County, Arizona, with 21,753 residents across 1201.8 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85641 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,164 (81% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,429. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 2.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $415,100 (23% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 94.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,110.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pima County, so 85641 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 85641
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vail, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85641.
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 85641, Vail, 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
21,753
Population
1201.8
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85641?
39.6
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
5.8%
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?
$131,164
Median Household Income
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$47,429
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85641 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Vail, 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)
$131,164 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
12,033housing units
12,033
Total Housing Units
11,608
Occupied Units
425
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$415,100
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$2,110
Median Rent
2007
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85641 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 173 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 198 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 240 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 258 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 262 |
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 251 business establishments in ZIP 85641, employing approximately 1,412 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,566,000.
251
Businesses
1,412
Employees
$48.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 43 | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85641 vs 85747 →
ZIP 85641 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85730
Tucson (85730)
38,323 residents
- 85747
Tucson (85747)
23,058 residents
- 85641
Vail (85641)
21,753 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85641 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85641 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85641
Vail (85641)
$131,164 median income
- 85747
Tucson (85747)
$110,816 median income
- 85730
Tucson (85730)
$62,090 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85641 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85641, 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 (21,753 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 85641 in?
ZIP code 85641 (Vail) is located in Pima County, Arizona. Pima County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pima-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85641?
ZIP code 85641 in Vail, AZ has a population of 21,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85641?
The median household income in ZIP 85641 is $131,164, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85641?
The median home value in ZIP 85641 is $415,100, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85641?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85641 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85641?
ZIP code 85641 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 1,412 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85641?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85641 are: Construction (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Retail trade (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85641?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85641 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 85641?
In ZIP code 85641, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 85641?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85641 is 32.2 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 85641?
In ZIP code 85641, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85641?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85641 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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