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ZIP Code 85042

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 45,575

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 85042

What is the median household income in 85042?
The median household income in 85042 is $86,837 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 85042?
The poverty rate in 85042 is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 85042?
$353,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 85042?
The median gross rent in 85042 is $1,495 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 85042 residents have a college degree?
31.7% of adults in 85042 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
45,575
Median Income
$86,837
Median Home Value
$353,400
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$26,193 (+43.2%) Home Value: +$161,900 (+84.5%) Poverty Rate: -1.0 pp (-8.7%) Bachelor's+: +11.5 pp (+56.9%) Unemployment: -0.6 pp (-10.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 45,575
Median Age 34.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 50.4% White (non-Hisp.) 25.3% Black 14.2% Asian 4.0% Two or More 29.1% Other 10.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.5%
Chinese
0.9%
Filipino
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Korean
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
45.3%
Puerto Rican
0.8%
Cuban
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $86,837 ±$6,980
Per Capita Income $115,738
Median Family Income $93,660
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Child Poverty Rate 17.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.9%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
5.7%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
10.8%
$50–75k
13.6%
$75–100k
13.9%
$100–150k
18.1%
$150–200k
11.8%
$200k+
13.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 16,139
Owner-Occupied 66.7%
Renter-Occupied 33.3%
Vacancy Rate 4.8%
Median Home Value $353,400
Median Gross Rent $1,495
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.2%
$50–100k
1.5%
$100–200k
2.8%
$200–300k
23.4%
$300–500k
39.2%
$500k–$1M
19.1%
$1M+
3.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.1%
$500–1k
13.7%
$1–1.5k
31.5%
$1.5–2k
28.0%
$2–2.5k
9.7%
$2.5–3.5k
7.6%
$3.5k+
4.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.0%
1 vehicle
26.5%
2 vehicles
43.6%
3+
24.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.2%
Single-fam. att.
6.5%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
2.8%
20+ units
6.2%
Mobile home
5.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.5%
1940–1969
0.7%
1970–1999
17.9%
2000–2009
23.6%
2010+
12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 82.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 31.7%
Graduate Degree 12.4%
Some College / Associate 21.8%
Less Than High School 8.1%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Work from Home 19.9%
Self-Employed 5.1%
Government Workers 10.3%
Private For-Profit 84.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.7%
Prof. Services
13.2%
Finance
11.7%
Retail
10.9%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Construction
7.8%
Arts/Entmt.
6.5%
Transportation
6.1%
Public Admin
4.2%
Wholesale
2.5%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
39.5%
Sales
23.7%
Food Prep
15.8%
Production
12.5%
Construction
8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.5 min
Drove Alone 65.9%
Carpool 10.4%
Public Transit 1.1%
Work from Home 19.9%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 15,368
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.6%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.6%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
18.1%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
6.6%
85+
2.6%
Under 18: 24.1% Working age (18–64): 75.9% 65 and over: 10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 17.0%
Naturalized Citizen 46.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
71.3%
Asia
17.0%
Europe
4.4%
Africa
2.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.2%
With a Disability 9.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 84.9%
Uninsured 15.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.9%
Has a Computer 95.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023