85283 ZIP Code — Tempe, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85283 is located in Tempe, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 8.83 square miles and serves a population of 45,739 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/602.
About ZIP code 85283
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $363,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $76,645.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
45,739
population
8.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85283 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85283
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85283. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tempe | Acceptable |
| Tempe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85284 Tempe (2 mi)
85282 Tempe (2.1 mi)
85044 Phoenix (3.6 mi)
85287 Tempe (3.8 mi)
85202 Mesa (3.8 mi)
85224 Chandler (4.4 mi)
85281 Tempe (5 mi)
85210 Mesa (5.6 mi)
85042 Phoenix (5.8 mi)
85040 Phoenix (6 mi)
85034 Phoenix (6.5 mi)
85257 Scottsdale (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,739 |
| Population density | 5,180 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3639 |
| Longitude | -111.9355 |
| 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 | 34.1% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
45,739
Population
5,180
People per sq mi
34.6
Median age
$76,645
Median household income
$42,312
Per capita income
$363,600
Median home value
$1,492
Median monthly rent
47.4%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
10,329
Housing units
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,286
Under 5
1,366
1,189
5–9
1,263
1,139
10–14
1,210
1,224
15–19
1,300
2,031
20–24
2,156
4,362
25–34
4,630
3,595
35–44
3,817
2,265
45–54
2,404
1,251
55–59
1,327
1,298
60–64
1,377
1,650
65–74
1,752
669
75–84
710
227
85+
241
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,948 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 36,791 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,249 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 34.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.4%
Hispanic or Latino
14%
Two or more races
10.5%
Asian
7.5%
Other race
6.9%
Black or African American
6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,769 | 48.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,455 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 5,599 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 3,982 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 3,655 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,483 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,878 | 5.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 373 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
20.9%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $76,645 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
3.2%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k–$300k
18.3%
$300k–$500k
52.0%
$500k–$1M
16.4%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $363,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,492 |
| Owner occupied | 47.4% |
| Renter occupied | 52.6% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
| Single-family detached | 48.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 39.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 16.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.6% |
| Electricity | 84.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,955 | 36.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,173 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,618 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,241 | 27.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,903 | 25.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,809 | 20.1% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.0% | 39.8% |
| Married | 40.0% | 37.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
16.8%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
18.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 322 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 609 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,675 | 33.7% |
| High school | 1,986 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 4,328 | 39.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Professional & management
15.6%
Finance & real estate
13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Retail trade
9.7%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.7%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.2% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.9% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 15.2% |
| Other means | 4.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
Poverty
All people
13.4%
Under 18 years
20.7%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
33.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.1% |
| Retirement income | 15.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.6% |
| High blood pressure | 25.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 16.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,268 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 28.0% |
| No insurance | 10.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,087 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 3,220 | 7.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,778 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 415 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 856 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,981 | 87.4% |
| Born in same state | 38,978 | 85.2% |
| Born in different state | 20,035 | 43.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,003 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,758 | 12.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,618 | 45.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,244 | 7.1% |
| Italian | 3,103 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 1,548 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 927 | 2% |
| English | 429 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 169 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 100 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 73 | 0.2% |
| German | 58 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85283
What city is ZIP code 85283 in?
ZIP code 85283 is primarily assigned to Tempe, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85283 in?
ZIP code 85283 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85283?
The median home value in ZIP code 85283 is $363,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 85283?
ZIP code 85283 has an estimated population of 45,739 residents, with a density of 5,182 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85283?
The median household income in ZIP code 85283 is $76,645, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85283 in?
ZIP code 85283 observes the MST timezone.