85147 ZIP Code — Sacaton, AZ

Pinal County, Arizona

ZIP code 85147 is located in Sacaton, Arizona, within Pinal County. It covers approximately 70.74 square miles and serves a population of 4,538 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/520.

About ZIP code 85147

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 $95,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,411. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (19%), smoking (46%), poor mental health (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 85147 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,538

population

70.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85147 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85147

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sacaton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,538
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	70.74 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.0784
Longitude	-111.7387
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	480/520

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.2%	42.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	34.4%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	20.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,538

Population

People per sq mi

30.0

Median age

$36,411

Median household income

$16,213

Per capita income

$95,000

Median home value

$382

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

26.0%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

996

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

153

Under 5

141

143

5–9

132

180

10–14

165

157

15–19

144

254

20–24

234

572

25–34

526

181

35–44

167

250

45–54

230

140

55–59

129

60–64

133

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,087	24.0%
18 and over	3,451	76.0%
65 and over	451	9.9%
Median age	30.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 81%

White 10.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 3.3%

Two or more races 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3,804	81%
White	498	10.6%
Hispanic or Latino	156	3.3%
Other race	155	3.3%
Two or more races	47	1%
Black or African American	21	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.2%	42.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	34.4%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	20.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 18.2%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 17.0%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.2%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	17.0%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$36,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,000
Median rent / month	$382
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.1%
2000–2009	33.1%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.3%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	20.0%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.0%
Electricity	79.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	15.7%
Cohabiting couple	96	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	356	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	588	47.7%
Households with children under 18	531	43.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	342	27.7%
Average household size	3.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.8%	52.0%
Married	25.1%	23.2%
Separated	4.5%	3.2%
Widowed	0.2%	16.9%
Divorced	7.5%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 19.9%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	7.7%
Kindergarten	74	8.2%
Elementary school	437	48.6%
High school	289	32.1%
College / grad school	30	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Construction 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Public administration 10.3%

Professional & management 6.5%

Information 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.1%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	30.7%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 26.0%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 24.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	10.0%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	9.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.8%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	19.2%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	17.8%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.5%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	46.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	42.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.2%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	37.4%
Poor mental health	26.8%
Poor physical health	23.5%
No health insurance	24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	27.8%
Cholesterol screening	78.6%
Teeth loss	46.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	78.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.9%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	30.5%
Uninsured under 19	18.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,244	93.5%
Spanish	83	2.0%
Other Indo-European	53	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,432	97.7%
Born in same state	4,432	97.7%
Born in different state	3,958	87.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	106	2.3%
Not a US citizen	29	27.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	0.3%
Italian	8	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.1%
Arab	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.2%
Internet access	78.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85147

What city is ZIP code 85147 in?

ZIP code 85147 is primarily assigned to Sacaton, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85147 in?

ZIP code 85147 falls within Pinal County, Arizona.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85147?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85147?

26% of residents in ZIP code 85147 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85147 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 85147 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 85147?

Health data for ZIP code 85147 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (46%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 85147 in?

ZIP code 85147 observes the MST timezone.