85281 ZIP Code – Tempe, Arizona
ZIP code 85281 is one of the most populous ZIP codes located in Tempe, Arizona, within Maricopa County with a population of approximately 68,623 residents. At $55,572, the median household income here runs below the Arizona average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $333,600, above the national average, with 23.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,421 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 30% single-family (decreasing), 57% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.1%, which is above the U.S. rate. About 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 25.3, well below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 85282, 85257, 85026.
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ZIP 85281 vs. Arizona vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 85281 | AZ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68k | 17k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $333k | $273k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,421 | $1,181 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 25.3 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.2% | 17.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.7% | 26.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 85282 – Tempe
- 85257 – Scottsdale
- 85026 – Phoenix
- 85008 – Phoenix
- 85283 – Tempe
- 85202 – Mesa
- 85251 – Scottsdale
- 85201 – Mesa
- 85034 – Phoenix
- 85040 – Phoenix
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85282 | TEMPE | 52,828 | $72,895 |
| 85257 | SCOTTSDALE | 30,133 | $81,382 |
| 85026 | PHOENIX | Not provided | Not provided |
| 85008 | PHOENIX | 61,759 | $57,728 |
| 85283 | TEMPE | 45,739 | $76,645 |