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Maricopa, AZ
City in Pinal County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85138.
Population
67,163
Land area
42.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,581
ZIP codes
1
Maricopa and its ZIP codes
Maricopa at a glance
- Maricopa is about 24 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 19th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $96,391 a year, 21% more than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $377,200 (4% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,998 a month.
Local data for Maricopa, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Maricopa, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,391
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$377,200
Median rent
$1,998/mo
Homeownership
83.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
36.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (16,201), German Americans (7,565), Irish Americans (5,504).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pinal County. PPP loans are for Maricopa.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,079
79,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,771
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.2B
FY 2026, $7,554 per person
How people get to work
Maricopa, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.6%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home22.2%
Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Maricopa, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
109° / 37°F
7.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Maricopa, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Maricopa
1 in or overlapping Maricopa. Population shown
Cities near Maricopa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ak-Chin VillageCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 10.5 |
| Casa BlancaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 15.8 |
| Sacate VillageCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3 |
| Wet Camp VillageCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Sweet Water VillageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| StanfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Stotonic VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| Goodyear VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| SacatonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.3 |
| Lower Santan VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| Sun LakesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| Upper Santan VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| Santa CruzCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| ChandlerCity | 18 mi | 65.6 |
| Sacaton Flats VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| Gila CrossingCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Maricopa, AZ in?
- Maricopa is in Pinal County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Maricopa, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Maricopa include 85138.
- What is the population of Maricopa, AZ?
- About 67,163 people live in Maricopa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Maricopa?
- Nearby places include Ak-Chin Village (6.1 mi), Casa Blanca (6.4 mi), Sacate Village (6.7 mi), Wet Camp Village (8.1 mi), Sweet Water Village (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023