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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 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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $35,458. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $333,800 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,025 monthly, and 84.6% of units 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. 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 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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 85653?

34.7

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.7%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%

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

Marana, AZ 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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$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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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.