85087 ZIP Code — New River, AZ

Maricopa County, Arizona

ZIP code 85087 is located in New River, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 87.12 square miles and serves a population of 9,410 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 602/928/480/623.

About ZIP code 85087

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 $465,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $112,614. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85087 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,410

population

87.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85087 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85087

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New River	Acceptable
New River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85086 Phoenix (4.6 mi) 85085 Phoenix (12.2 mi) 85331 Cave Creek (13.1 mi) 85083 Phoenix (14.1 mi) 85383 Peoria (14.3 mi) 85266 Scottsdale (15.6 mi) 85310 Glendale (15.7 mi) 85024 Phoenix (16.9 mi) 85373 Sun City (17.1 mi) 85027 Phoenix (17.2 mi) 85050 Phoenix (17.8 mi) 85308 Glendale (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,410
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	87.12 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	33.9264
Longitude	-112.1207
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	602/928/480/623

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.0%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	41.3%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	6.0%	8.0%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,410

Population

108

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$112,614

Median household income

$45,840

Per capita income

$465,400

Median home value

$1,523

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

3,427

Housing units

29.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

185

Under 5

169

304

5–9

279

428

10–14

391

265

15–19

243

184

20–24

169

438

25–34

401

409

35–44

374

864

45–54

792

478

55–59

437

271

60–64

249

773

65–74

708

227

75–84

208

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,134	22.7%
18 and over	7,276	77.3%
65 and over	2,080	22.1%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Asian 1.9%

Other race 1.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,278	83.4%
Two or more races	679	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	511	5.2%
Asian	191	1.9%
Other race	126	1.3%
Black or African American	86	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	50	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.0%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	41.3%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	6.0%	8.0%	6.4%

Under $10k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 29.3%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	29.3%
$150k–$200k	18.2%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$112,614

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 39.2%

$500k–$1M 40.0%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$465,400
Median rent / month	$1,523
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.2%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	18.8%
2000–2009	47.8%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	0.1%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	0.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	4.8%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	42.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.8%
Electricity	61.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	2.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,235	63.9%
Cohabiting couple	149	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	690	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	423	12.1%
Households with children under 18	1,097	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,466	41.9%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	18.2%
Married	56.9%	67.4%
Separated	0.6%	0.1%
Widowed	7.2%	5.0%
Divorced	8.7%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	3.5%
Kindergarten	56	2.5%
Elementary school	1,258	55.4%
High school	516	22.7%
College / grad school	362	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Retail trade 15.2%

Construction 14.5%

Finance & real estate 12.3%

Professional & management 8.7%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Public administration 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.4%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	17.8%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 5.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,048	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,056	96.2%
Spanish	214	2.4%
Other Indo-European	98	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	76	0.8%
Other languages	40	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,844	94.0%
Born in same state	8,797	93.5%
Born in different state	3,155	33.5%
Foreign born	47	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	566	6.0%
Not a US citizen	399	70.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,243	13.2%
French	1,020	10.8%
Arab	775	8.2%
Irish	308	3.3%
English	174	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	161	1.7%
Dutch	53	0.6%
Norwegian	27	0.3%
German	20	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85087

What city is ZIP code 85087 in?

ZIP code 85087 is primarily assigned to New River, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85087 in?

ZIP code 85087 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 85087 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 85087 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85087 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 85087 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85087 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 85087 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85087?

The median home value in ZIP code 85087 is $465,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 85087 in?

ZIP code 85087 observes the MST timezone.