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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
$131,164
Median income
$415,100
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 85641 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1201.8 square miles in Vail, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 21,753 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 85641 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85641 sits at $131,164 (81% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $47,429. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $415,100 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $2,110 per month, and 94.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85641 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pima County, so you can benchmark 85641 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 85641

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85641.

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 85641, Vail, 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

21,753

Population

1201.8

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85641?

39.6

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

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

$47,429

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85641 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$131,164 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,033

Total Housing Units

11,608

Occupied Units

425

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$415,100

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$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

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ZIP 85641 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 85641 ranks #3 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 85641 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 85641 ranks the highest of 3 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
85747 Tucson, AZ 23,058 8.9 mi
85730 Tucson, AZ 38,323 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pima County

85705 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 57,521
85706 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 55,209
85710 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 54,439
85713 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 50,151
85719 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 43,989
85746 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 43,057

Related Areas

Pima County Vail, AZ Arizona

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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Official Data Resources for Vail, 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.

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