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Sacaton, AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85147.

Population

3,429

Land area

9.3sq mi

People per sq mi

369

ZIP codes

1

Sacaton and its ZIP codes

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Sacaton at a glance

  • Sacaton is about 5.7 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • The median household income is $49,327, 38% below the Arizona median of $79,964.

Local data for Sacaton, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sacaton, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$49,327

Poverty rate

29.3%

Homeownership

60.3%

Bachelor's or higher

3.8%

Median age

32.4

Average commute

30.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (280), Scottish Americans (78), Italian Americans (11).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$3.2B

FY 2026, $7,554 per person

Pinal County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone88.1%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.4%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sacaton, 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

104° / 41°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sacaton, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

48.7%

U.S. 33.3% +15.4 pts

Diabetes

17.7%

U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts

Smoking

31.3%

U.S. 12.8% +18.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.7%

U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts

ZIP codes in Sacaton

1 in or overlapping Sacaton. Population shown

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Cities near Sacaton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Upper Santan VillageCensus-designated place3.1 mi6.7
Lower Santan VillageCensus-designated place4.5 mi4.2
Sweet Water VillageCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.8
Stotonic VillageCensus-designated place5.6 mi5.1
Sacaton Flats VillageCensus-designated place6.6 mi6.6
Casa BlancaCensus-designated place8.1 mi15.8
Wet Camp VillageCensus-designated place9.5 mi4.6
Goodyear VillageCensus-designated place10 mi3.4
Sun LakesCensus-designated place11 mi5.4
BlackwaterCensus-designated place11 mi17.9
San Tan ValleyCensus-designated place12 mi75.8
MaricopaCity13 mi42.5
Sacate VillageCensus-designated place13 mi3
Casa GrandeCity14 mi113.9
Queen CreekTown14 mi42.1
GilbertTown15 mi68.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sacaton, AZ in?
Sacaton is in Pinal County, Arizona.
What ZIP codes are in Sacaton, AZ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sacaton include 85147.
What is the population of Sacaton, AZ?
About 3,429 people live in Sacaton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sacaton?
Nearby places include Upper Santan Village (3.1 mi), Lower Santan Village (4.5 mi), Sweet Water Village (5.2 mi), Stotonic Village (5.6 mi), Sacaton Flats Village (6.6 mi).

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