85121 ZIP Code — Bapchule, AZ

Pinal County, Arizona

ZIP code 85121 is located in Bapchule, Arizona, within Pinal County. It covers approximately 75.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,835 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85121

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $33,566. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (19%), smoking (43%), poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 85121 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,835

population

75.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85121 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85121

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City	Status
Bapchule	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,835
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	75.99 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	32.9890
Longitude	-111.7568
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	520

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.2%	42.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	34.4%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	1.2%	20.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,835

Population

People per sq mi

26.7

Median age

$33,566

Median household income

$16,036

Per capita income

$88,300

Median home value

$498

Median monthly rent

49.3%

Home ownership

38.9%

Poverty rate

14.4%

Unemployment

343

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

199

20–24

184

160

25–34

148

35–44

113

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	410	22.3%
18 and over	1,425	77.7%
65 and over	113	6.2%
Median age	26.7 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 95.2%

White 2.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,747	95.2%
White	43	2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	23	1.3%
Two or more races	22	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.2%	42.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	34.4%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	1.2%	20.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 27.6%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	27.6%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$33,566

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 51.1%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,300
Median rent / month	$498
Owner occupied	49.3%
Renter occupied	50.7%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	33.1%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.5%
Electricity	61.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	33	6.1%
Cohabiting couple	113	20.8%
Male householder, no spouse	157	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	241	44.3%
Households with children under 18	204	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	20.6%
Average household size	3.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	85.6%	54.1%
Married	2.6%	9.8%
Separated	3.0%	4.6%
Widowed	3.8%	15.9%
Divorced	4.9%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 27.1%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.3%
Kindergarten	20	3.9%
Elementary school	245	47.7%
High school	92	17.9%
College / grad school	145	28.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 30.1%

Public administration 16.8%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Professional & management 8.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Construction 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	33.6%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	7.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 38.9%

Under 18 years 55.6%

18 and over 34.0%

Married-couple families 54.5%

Female-led households 37.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.3%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.3%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	17.3%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	43.1%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	40.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.1%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	34.9%
Poor mental health	25.7%
Poor physical health	22.2%
No health insurance	24.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	30.9%
Cholesterol screening	80.0%
Teeth loss	43.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	87.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.0%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	22.2%
Uninsured under 19	12.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,727	94.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,835	100.0%
Born in same state	1,819	99.1%
Born in different state	1,689	92.0%
Foreign born	16	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.6%
Internet access	71.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85121

What city is ZIP code 85121 in?

ZIP code 85121 is primarily assigned to Bapchule, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85121 in?

ZIP code 85121 falls within Pinal County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85121?

39% of residents in ZIP code 85121 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85121?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 85121?

Health data for ZIP code 85121 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (43%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85121?

The median home value in ZIP code 85121 is $88,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 85121 in?

ZIP code 85121 observes the MST timezone.