ZIP Code 85281 Demographics & Data

Insights on Tempe, AZ (ZIP Code 85281)

Arizona

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 85281

ZIP Code 85281 is associated with the U.S. city Tempe in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 66,833. The 85281 ZIP Code has a median age of 24.6 years, and 6.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $38,264, while about 17% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 88.3% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $21,766.

Population in 85281

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 85281 is 66,833.

Tempe, AZ

The 85281 ZIP Code is associated with Tempe, AZ in Maricopa County.

Area Codes associated with 85281

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 85281 include 602.

Sunrise / Sunset in 85281

Sunrise: 7:07 am
Sunset: 5:21 pm
Sunrise in 85281 7:07 am
Sunrise in 85281 5:21 pm

Weather forecast for 85281

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 85281

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 85281 Moderate

Internet in 85281

About 85.0% of households in ZIP Code 85281 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 95.5% have a computer.

Gender in 85281

In ZIP Code 85281, males make up an estimated 55.2% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 44.8%.

Health Insurance in 85281

Approximately 12.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 85281 (Tempe, AZ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 85281

The median household income in ZIP Code 85281 is $38,264, while the region's mean household income is $52,504. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,766. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85281 of $21,766 is approximately 29.09% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,694. An estimated 16.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately77.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.7% of the population in 85281 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.6% of 85281 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 85281

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 17.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.6%
$200,000 or more per year 2.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 85281

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85281, 94.4% is one race, while 5.6% are two or more races. Approximately 22.5% of 85281 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85281 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.3%), followed by Asian (14.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 85281

Industry Percent
White 69.3%
Black or African American 8.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 14.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.6%
Some other race 10.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 85281

Residents of ZIP Code 85281 are younger than average. The median age of 24.6 years in ZIP Code 85281 is approximately 35.43% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 6.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 28.6% of the population in 85281 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 24.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 85281 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 85281

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.0%
5 to 9 years 2.0%
10 to 14 years 2.4%
15 to 19 years 15.6%
20 to 24 years 28.6%
25 to 34 years 24.2%
35 to 44 years 6.8%
45 to 54 years 6.4%
55 to 59 years 3.0%
60 to 64 years 2.9%
65 to 74 years 3.2%
75 to 84 years 1.5%
85 years and over 0.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 85281

In ZIP Code 85281, 88.3% of the population graduated high school, while 42.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.2% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 85281

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.2%
Some college, no degree 25.8%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 23.1%
Graduate or professional degree 19.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 85281 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 85281

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 85281 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85281 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85281 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 85281

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 85281

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 85281

In 85281, 66.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.5 minutes. Approximately 27.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85281 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 85281 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 85281

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 3.6%
Manufacturing 5.5%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.2%
Information 2.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 17.5%
Other services, except public administration 3.4%
Public administration 2.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 85281

In ZIP Code 85281, 67.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 14.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.3% of homes. Lastly, 3.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Maricopa County region.

Language Spoken in 85281

Language Spoken Percent
English only 67.6%
Spanish 14.2%
Other Indo-European languages 7.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 7.3%
Other languages 3.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 85281

The median home value in ZIP Code 85281 in July 2024 comes in at $454,024. The July 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $449,504 median value in February 2024, and 4% higher than the $437,962 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85281, an estimated 20.5% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 15.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Maricopa County region.

Home Values in 85281

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $454,024
Jun 2024 $455,086
May 2024 $455,129
Apr 2024 $453,159
Mar 2024 $451,187
Feb 2024 $449,504
Jan 2024 $448,883
Dec 2023 $447,976
Nov 2023 $446,100
Oct 2023 $443,152
Sep 2023 $440,526
Aug 2023 $437,962

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 85281

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 6.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 15.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 20.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 85281 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 85281, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 85281 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Maricopa County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 85281

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 475
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 468
Debt collection 105
Checking or savings account 41
Credit card 22
Other 63
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 85281

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 443
Improper use of your report 245
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 148
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 115
Written notification about debt 46
Other 177
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 85281 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85281 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 59.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about equal to an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes electricity rates in 85281 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 85281

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 85281 10.85¢/kWh 8.84¢/kWh 6.1¢/kWh
Arizona 14.95¢/kWh 12.74¢/kWh 9.24¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 85281

Month ZIP Code 85281 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.75 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.28 3 6.31
Mar 6.99 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.3 5.13 7.3
May 7.13 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.94 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.44 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.65 6.08 6.65
Sep 7.05 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.71 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.33 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.46 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 85281. This visualizes solar power levels in 85281 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.