85143 ZIP Code — San Tan Valley, AZ
Pinal County, Arizona
ZIP code 85143 is located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, within Pinal County. It covers approximately 31.28 square miles and serves a population of 39,622 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/520.
About ZIP code 85143
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 $297,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $85,744. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
39,622
population
31.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85143 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85143
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Tan Valley | Acceptable |
| San Tan Valley | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85142 Queen Creek (4.4 mi)
85140 San Tan Valley (9.2 mi)
85298 Gilbert (10.6 mi)
85128 Coolidge (11.6 mi)
85249 Chandler (12.4 mi)
85297 Gilbert (12.9 mi)
85212 Mesa (13.9 mi)
85295 Gilbert (14.7 mi)
85194 Casa Grande (15.3 mi)
85286 Chandler (16.2 mi)
85248 Chandler (16.7 mi)
85296 Gilbert (16.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,622 |
| Population density | 1,267 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.1288 |
| Longitude | -111.6053 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480/520 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.9% | 42.0% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.3% | 34.4% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.1% | 20.0% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 3.6% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
39,622
Population
1,267
People per sq mi
37.3
Median age
$85,744
Median household income
$32,825
Per capita income
$297,700
Median home value
$1,665
Median monthly rent
78.2%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
12,460
Housing units
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,034
Under 5
1,098
1,688
5–9
1,791
1,492
10–14
1,583
1,191
15–19
1,265
1,078
20–24
1,145
2,504
25–34
2,659
3,249
35–44
3,449
2,281
45–54
2,421
1,181
55–59
1,253
1,146
60–64
1,217
1,512
65–74
1,605
642
75–84
682
221
85+
235
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,371 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 29,251 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,897 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.4%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Two or more races
9.7%
Other race
3.8%
Black or African American
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,044 | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,445 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,273 | 9.7% |
| Other race | 1,690 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,300 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 664 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 647 | 1.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.9% | 42.0% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.3% | 34.4% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.1% | 20.0% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 3.6% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
2.4%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $85,744 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k–$300k
39.0%
$300k–$500k
39.5%
$500k–$1M
9.0%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,665 |
| Owner occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter occupied | 21.8% |
| Vacant | 13.0% |
| Single-family detached | 97.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 69.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 40.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% |
| 3 or more | 27.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.2% |
| Electricity | 57.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,778 | 65.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,254 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,161 | 8.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,191 | 16.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,689 | 42.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,282 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.96 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.2% | 25.0% |
| Married | 61.7% | 58.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
28.2%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 427 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 713 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,954 | 48.8% |
| High school | 2,384 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,676 | 16.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Retail trade
11.8%
Professional & management
11.8%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Construction
8.6%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Public administration
5.9%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.1% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.4% |
| Carpool | 13.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 14.6% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.0%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
17.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 23.8% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.9% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 56.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,028 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 33.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.8% |
| No insurance | 10.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,490 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 1,609 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,354 | 3.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 122 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 75 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,708 | 92.6% |
| Born in same state | 36,363 | 91.8% |
| Born in different state | 15,352 | 38.7% |
| Foreign born | 345 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,914 | 7.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,845 | 63.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,207 | 10.6% |
| Italian | 3,795 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 1,306 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 860 | 2.2% |
| English | 484 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 426 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 169 | 0.4% |
| German | 108 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 46 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.8% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85143
What city is ZIP code 85143 in?
ZIP code 85143 is primarily assigned to San Tan Valley, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85143 in?
ZIP code 85143 falls within Pinal County, Arizona.
Does ZIP code 85143 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 85143 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 85143?
ZIP code 85143 has an estimated population of 39,622 residents, with a density of 1,267 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85143?
The median home value in ZIP code 85143 is $297,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85143?
The median household income in ZIP code 85143 is $85,744, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85143 in?
ZIP code 85143 observes the MST timezone.