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
- $86,154
- Median income
- $333,800
- Median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
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.
ZIP code 85653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 903.2 square miles in Marana, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 15,083 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 85653 against Arizona and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85653 sits at $86,154 (19% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $35,458. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $333,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,025 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85653 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 85653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,458
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85653 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$86,154 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
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
$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.
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