85377 ZIP Code — Carefree, AZ

Maricopa County, Arizona

ZIP code 85377 is located in Carefree, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 8.59 square miles and serves a population of 3,575 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/602.

About ZIP code 85377

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,011,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($122,155) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 46% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85377 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,575

population

8.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85377 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85377

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City	Status
Carefree	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,575
Population density	416 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	8.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.8171
Longitude	-111.9035
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	480/602

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.6%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	34.9%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	22.8%	8.0%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,575

Population

416

People per sq mi

65.4

Median age

$122,155

Median household income

$91,878

Per capita income

$1,011,100

Median home value

$1,467

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

2,188

Housing units

61.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

101

20–24

25–34

35–44

247

45–54

272

200

55–59

220

163

60–64

179

321

65–74

354

439

75–84

483

106

85+

117

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	75	2.1%
18 and over	3,500	97.9%
65 and over	1,820	50.9%
Median age	65.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,519	97.7%
Hispanic or Latino	28	0.8%
Two or more races	28	0.8%
Asian	24	0.7%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.6%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	34.9%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	22.8%	8.0%	6.4%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k+ 22.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	17.7%
$200k+	22.1%
Median income	$122,155

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 36.0%

$1M+ 51.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,011,100
Median rent / month	$1,467
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	22.7%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	6.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	23.5%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	28.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.8%
Electricity	40.4%
Solar	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,024	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	105	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	269	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	468	25.1%
Households with children under 18	78	4.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,195	64.0%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.2%	13.8%
Married	60.1%	55.5%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	13.6%	14.6%
Divorced	14.1%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.1%

HS graduate 8.9%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 38.7%

Graduate / professional 22.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	61.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	5.9%
High school	101	37.4%
College / grad school	153	56.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Finance & real estate 14.4%

Professional & management 12.8%

Retail trade 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Other services 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 6.1%

Information 4.8%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Manufacturing 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.2%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	2.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.4%
Carpool	0.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	45.8%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.8%
Retirement income	45.8%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.1%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	42.5%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	10.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.3%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	15.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.6%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	9.6%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	77.3%
Cholesterol screening	96.6%
Teeth loss	6.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	530	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	21.3%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,575	100.0%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,227	90.3%
Born in same state	3,224	90.2%
Born in different state	361	10.1%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	348	9.7%
Not a US citizen	246	70.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	604	16.9%
Italian	233	6.5%
Norwegian	217	6.1%
Polish	106	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	2.8%
Dutch	63	1.8%
Irish	21	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.2%
Internet access	97.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85377

What city is ZIP code 85377 in?

ZIP code 85377 is primarily assigned to Carefree, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85377 in?

ZIP code 85377 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85377 have an older population?

51% of residents in ZIP code 85377 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85377 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 85377 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85377?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 85377 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 85377 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 85377 in?

ZIP code 85377 observes the MST timezone.