85282 ZIP Code — Tempe, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85282 is located in Tempe, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 11.10 square miles and serves a population of 52,828 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/602.
About ZIP code 85282
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 $343,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $72,895.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
52,828
population
11.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85282 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85282
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85282. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tempe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85287 Tempe (1.7 mi)
85283 Tempe (2.1 mi)
85281 Tempe (2.9 mi)
85202 Mesa (3.1 mi)
85284 Tempe (4.1 mi)
85257 Scottsdale (4.5 mi)
85210 Mesa (5.1 mi)
85044 Phoenix (5.1 mi)
85201 Mesa (5.5 mi)
85034 Phoenix (5.5 mi)
85040 Phoenix (5.7 mi)
85224 Chandler (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 52,828 |
| Population density | 4,759 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3939 |
| Longitude | -111.9291 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480/602 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
52,828
Population
4,759
People per sq mi
32.7
Median age
$72,895
Median household income
$41,015
Per capita income
$343,000
Median home value
$1,472
Median monthly rent
45.8%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
12,632
Housing units
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,159
Under 5
1,071
1,103
5–9
1,018
1,075
10–14
992
1,141
15–19
1,054
3,420
20–24
3,157
7,084
25–34
6,542
3,334
35–44
3,079
2,469
45–54
2,280
1,420
55–59
1,312
1,556
60–64
1,437
1,904
65–74
1,759
1,218
75–84
1,124
582
85+
538
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,918 | 15.0% |
| 18 and over | 44,910 | 85.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,125 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 32.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.5%
Hispanic or Latino
11.9%
Two or more races
10.2%
Black or African American
7.8%
Other race
5.7%
Asian
4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,893 | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,156 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 6,147 | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,682 | 7.8% |
| Other race | 3,418 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 2,738 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,621 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 329 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $72,895 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
22.9%
$300k–$500k
46.7%
$500k–$1M
14.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,472 |
| Owner occupied | 45.8% |
| Renter occupied | 54.2% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
| Single-family detached | 42.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 19.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 16.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.9% |
| Electricity | 74.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,668 | 32.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,464 | 10.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,295 | 26.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,030 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,754 | 20.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,173 | 22.1% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.2% | 41.6% |
| Married | 34.9% | 36.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
18.3%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
18.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 479 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 613 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,329 | 25.7% |
| High school | 1,933 | 14.9% |
| College / grad school | 6,615 | 51.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Professional & management
12.9%
Retail trade
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Construction
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.7%
Other services
3.1%
Information
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.6% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 25.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 7.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.9% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 3.6% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 14.2% |
| Other means | 4.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
19.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.0% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| High blood pressure | 26.0% |
| High cholesterol | 26.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 17.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,041 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.5% |
| Public insurance | 29.0% |
| No insurance | 9.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,598 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 2,160 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 916 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 230 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 667 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,061 | 89.1% |
| Born in same state | 45,867 | 86.8% |
| Born in different state | 20,229 | 38.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,194 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,767 | 10.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,937 | 50.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,735 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 5,417 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 1,304 | 2.5% |
| Polish | 1,005 | 1.9% |
| English | 892 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 452 | 0.9% |
| German | 278 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 241 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 70 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85282
What part of Tempe is ZIP code 85282?
ZIP code 85282 covers a portion of Tempe, Arizona, within Maricopa County.
What county is ZIP code 85282 in?
ZIP code 85282 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85282?
The median home value in ZIP code 85282 is $343,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 85282?
ZIP code 85282 has an estimated population of 52,828 residents, with a density of 4,760 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85282?
The median household income in ZIP code 85282 is $72,895, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85282 in?
ZIP code 85282 observes the MST timezone.