ZIP Code 85143: Population, Income, Housing

State: AZ
Total population: 44,444 Household income: $93,707 Rent: $2,074

Overview

Total population
44,444
Rent
$2,074
Year built
2007
Household income
$93,707
Per capita income
$35,206
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.1 persons
Rent over 30% of income
35.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Arizona
County
Pinal County
City
San Tan Valley
Total population
44,444
Adults over 25
29,365
Total households
14,242
Household size
3.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$93,707
Per capita income
$35,206
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
35.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,074
Year built
2007
Households that rent
19.9%
Households that own
80.1%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
68.8%
Black
5.1%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
16.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
25.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
74.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,635 (78.7%)
Commute time to work
36 mins
Work from home
4,509 (21.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
36.2%
High school graduate or GED
28.3%
Some college or associate degree
13.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 85143 with: Pinal County, AZ San Tan Valley, AZ Phoenix metro area, AZ Arizona United States

ZIP 85143

Total population44,444
Rent$2,074
Year built2007
Household income$93,707
Per capita income$35,206
Poverty rate8.2%
Unemployment rateN/A

Pinal County, AZ

Total population469,006
Rent$1,537
Year built2004
Household income$80,266
Per capita income$36,067
Poverty rate11.1%
Unemployment rate3.7%

San Tan Valley, AZ

Total population109,189
Rent$2,085
Year built2007
Household income$96,713
Per capita income$36,796
Poverty rate8%
Unemployment rateN/A

Phoenix Metro Area, AZ

Total population5,028,754
Rent$1,702
Year built1994
Household income$88,301
Per capita income$45,239
Poverty rate11%
Unemployment rate3.2%

Arizona State

Total population7,378,838
Rent$1,543
Year built1992
Household income$79,964
Per capita income$42,503
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP85143 CountyPinal, AZCDPSan Tan Valley, AZMetro AreaPhoenix metro area, AZStateArizonaCountryUnited States
Total population44,444469,006109,1895,028,7547,378,838334,922,499
Rent$2,074$1,537$2,085$1,702$1,543$1,413
Year built200720042007199419921980
Household income$93,707$80,266$96,713$88,301$79,964$80,734
Per capita income$35,206$36,067$36,796$45,239$42,503$44,673
Poverty rate8.2%11.1%8%11%12.5%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.7%N/A3.2%3.6%4%

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Summary for 85143

Rent & Income

In 85143, the typical monthly rent is $2,074 and the typical household income is $93,707. Rent here is similar to San Tan Valley CDP and higher than Arizona, and household income is similar to San Tan Valley CDP and higher than Arizona. The estimated poverty rate is 8.2%, which is similar to the San Tan Valley CDP rate and lower than the Arizona rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 19.9% of households. Around 35.8% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 22.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 85143 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 85143 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 85143 compares in Arizona (118 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,074 97 / 118 from lower rent $727 – $2,785
Household income $93,707 42 / 118 from higher income $37,194 – $156,425
Poverty rate 8.2% 37 / 118 from lower poverty 3.2% – 33.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Arizona with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 85143

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 97th out of 118 ZIP Codes in Arizona. At the state level, values extend from $727 in ZIP 85349 up to $2,785 in ZIP 85298.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 85143 holds the 42nd out of 118 ZIP Codes. In Arizona as a whole, the range goes from $37,194 in ZIP 85705 up to $156,425 in ZIP 85298.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 85143 ranks 37th out of 118 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 3.2% in ZIP 85298 up to 33.6% in ZIP 85719.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 85143 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,074 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 85143

Annual Household Income: $93,707

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 85143

Estimated Rate: 8.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 85143

In ZIP Code 85143, households that rent: 2,830 (19.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,830 19.9%
Owner-Occupied 11,412 80.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 85143

In ZIP Code 85143, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,012 (35.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,012 35.8%
Other renter households 1,818 64.2%
Total renter households 2,830 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 85143

Less than High School: 10,643 people (36.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,313 people (28.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,889 people (13.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,520 people (22.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 29,365

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.