85281 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to TEMPE, AZ 85281

85281 is a suburban zip code in Tempe, Arizona. Median household income here ($29,605) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. At $187,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $43,088/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 85281 is $36,449.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 85281 earn an average of $22,017/year. Women earn only $16,456/year.

28,453 people in 85281 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 85281? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.9 minutes.

The median age here is 24. There are 31,214 men and 26,134 women. The median age for men is 24 while for women the median age is 23.

To give you a sense of the community, 12,744 people (out of the 57,348 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 23,493 homes, and 2,672 businesses every day. 4,484 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

85281 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 33 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Damascus, Syria!) and -112 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,153 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 57,348
  • White Population: 41,708
  • Black Population: 3,900
  • Hispanic Population: 14,089
  • Asian Population: 4,831
  • Hawaiian Population: 307
  • Indian Population: 2,311
  • Male Population: 31,214
  • Female Population: 26,134
  • Median Age: 24
  • Median Age of Males: 24
  • Median Age of Females: 23
  • Geography

  • Region: West
  • Division: Mountain
  • State: Arizona
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale AZ
  • County: Maricopa
  • City: Tempe
  • Longitude: -111.9
  • Latitude: 33.4
  • Elevation: 1,153 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 480
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 27,761
  • Drive alone: 17,520
  • Carpool: 4,226
  • Public transit: 1,182
  • Ride bikes or walk: 4,484

  • Average commute time: 18.9 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 1,079
  •    5 - 9: 4,022
  •    10 - 14: 5,504
  •    15 - 19: 5,696
  •    20 - 24: 4,039
  •    25 - 29: 1,701
  •    30 - 34: 3,254
  •    35 - 39: 438
  •    40 - 44: 448
  •    45 - 59: 779
  •    60 - 89: 562
  •    90 plus: 239
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $187,800
  • Average Annual Household Income: $33,937
  • Businesses: 2,104
  • Employees: 52,719
  • Annual Payroll: $2,432,462,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,088
  • Median Family Income: $29,605
  • Average Income for Men: $22,017
  • Average Income for Women: $16,456
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 013
  • State FIPS Code: 04

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Schools in 85281 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Flora Thew Elementary School
2130 E Howe Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574
Holdeman Elementary School
1326 West 18th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-9934
Laird Elementary School
1500 N Scovel St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Scales Professional Development School
1115 W 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-9909
Middle Schools
Gililland Middle School
1025 S Beck Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-7114
New School For The Arts Middle School
1216 E. Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 446-7177
High Schools
New School For The Arts
1216 East Apache Boulevard
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 947-3917
Sees Charter School
1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. #117
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 481-5051
Student Choice High School
1833 N. Scottsdale Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 947-9511
Tempe High School
1730 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-1661
Other Schools
Integrity Education Centre
1290 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829

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