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Apache Junction, AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85119, 85120.

Population

41,058

Land area

45.5sq mi

People per sq mi

903

ZIP codes

2

Apache Junction and its ZIP codes

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Apache Junction at a glance

  • Apache Junction is about 14 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • It is the 29th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
  • Households here earn a median of $60,975 a year, 24% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,500 (46% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,146 a month.

Local data for Apache Junction, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Apache Junction, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,975

Poverty rate

10.6%

Median home value

$211,500

Median rent

$1,146/mo

Homeownership

79.1%

Bachelor's or higher

18.1%

Median age

53.1

Average commute

28.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,600), Mexican Americans (6,746), Irish Americans (4,837).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pinal County. PPP loans are for Apache Junction.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.7%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,079

79,977 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,771

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.21B

FY 2026, $7,554 per person

PPP loans

$45.66M

767 loans, 6,185 jobs reported

Pinal County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Apache Junction, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.3%
  • Carpooled7.7%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home13.7%

Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Apache Junction, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

1,447

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

839

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

105° / 43°F

12.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Apache Junction, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.7%

U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

13.4%

U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

ZIP codes in Apache Junction

2 in or overlapping Apache Junction. Population shown

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Cities near Apache Junction

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Gold CanyonCensus-designated place6.1 mi28.7
Queen CreekTown10 mi42.1
San Tan ValleyCensus-designated place13 mi75.8
Queen ValleyCensus-designated place14 mi9.7
GilbertTown15 mi68.8
MesaCity15 mi141.8
Fountain HillsTown20 mi20.3
ChandlerCity21 mi65.6
FlorenceTown21 mi62.7
Upper Santan VillageCensus-designated place22 mi6.7
Lower Santan VillageCensus-designated place22 mi4.2
Sun LakesCensus-designated place23 mi5.4
Stotonic VillageCensus-designated place23 mi5.1
TempeCity23 mi40
Goodyear VillageCensus-designated place23 mi3.4
Sacaton Flats VillageCensus-designated place23 mi6.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Apache Junction, AZ in?
Apache Junction is in Pinal County, Arizona.
What ZIP codes are in Apache Junction, AZ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Apache Junction include 85119, 85120.
What is the population of Apache Junction, AZ?
About 41,058 people live in Apache Junction, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Apache Junction?
Nearby places include Gold Canyon (6.1 mi), Queen Creek (10 mi), San Tan Valley (13 mi), Queen Valley (14 mi), Gilbert (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023