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ZIP Code 85281
Tempe, AZ, Maricopa County
Population
72,762
Land area
13.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,478
City
Tempe
ZIP 85281 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 85281 at a glance
- ZIP 85281 (Tempe) is about 84 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,538, 19% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $381,000 (3% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,677 a month.
Local data for ZIP 85281
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 85281, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,538
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$381,000
Prices -1.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,677/mo
Homeownership
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher
50.1%
Median age
25.4
Average commute
21.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
2,295
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
95,380
$7.11B annual payroll
PPP loans
$290M
2,655 loans
Campaign donations
$233K
46% D, 4% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 85281, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
3,872
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8,889
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
106° / 39°F
8.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 85281, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
5.4%
U.S. 12.1% -6.7 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 85281
ZIP codes near 85281
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 85257Scottsdale | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| 85026Phoenix | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| 85282Tempe | 2.5 mi | 11.1 |
| 85008Phoenix | 3.5 mi | 10.2 |
| 85251Scottsdale | 4.1 mi | 7.2 |
| 85283Tempe | 4.7 mi | 8.8 |
| 85202Mesa | 4.9 mi | 6.2 |
| 85034Phoenix | 5 mi | 11.6 |
| 85201Mesa | 5.1 mi | 9.4 |
| 85018Phoenix | 5.3 mi | 15.1 |
| 85040Phoenix | 5.7 mi | 10.1 |
| 85210Mesa | 6.3 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 85281?
- ZIP code 85281 is in Tempe, AZ (Maricopa County).
- What county is ZIP code 85281 in?
- ZIP code 85281 is mostly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- How many people live in ZIP code 85281?
- About 72,762 people live in the 85281 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.