Marana, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85653
Pima County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,083
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,154
- Median income Above-median income area
- $333,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marana pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85653 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 85653 (Marana, AZ) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.9 in 2023 to 252.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85653 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marana, Pima County, Arizona, home to 15,083 residents across 903.2 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85653 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,154 (19% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,458. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $333,800 (1% below the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,025; 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85653.
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 85653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marana, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85653.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 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 85653, Marana, 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
15,083
Population
903.2
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85653?
34.7
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
6.0%
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?
$86,154
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$35,458
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85653 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Marana, 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)
$86,154 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
8,487housing units
8,487
Total Housing Units
8,017
Occupied Units
470
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$333,800
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,025
Median Rent
2006
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85653 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 159 |
| 2021 | +25.0% | 199 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 217 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 246 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 252 |
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 208 business establishments in ZIP 85653, employing approximately 2,469 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,173,000.
208
Businesses
2,469
Employees
$128.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 14.9% |
| Construction | 26 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.9% |
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 85653, 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 (15,083 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 85653 in?
ZIP code 85653 (Marana) 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 85653?
ZIP code 85653 in Marana, AZ has a population of 15,083 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85653?
The median household income in ZIP 85653 is $86,154, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85653?
The median home value in ZIP 85653 is $333,800, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85653?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85653 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85653?
ZIP code 85653 has 208 business establishments employing approximately 2,469 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85653?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85653 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (31), Construction (26), Retail trade (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85653?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85653 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 85653?
In ZIP code 85653, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 85653?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85653 is 30.2 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 85653?
In ZIP code 85653, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85653?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85653 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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