85377 ZIP Code, Carefree, AZ
85377 is a ZIP code in Carefree, Arizona in Maricopa County. It covers 8.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 85266, 85331 and 85262. 3,437 people live here in 1,714 households. With about 400 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $149,167, well above the Arizona median of $79,964; the median age is 64.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Carefree, AZ
- County: Maricopa County
- Land area: 8.6 sq mi
- Population: 3,437
- Median household income: $149,167
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,437 |
| Households | 1,714 |
| Median household income | $149,167 |
| Income per person | $91,234 |
| Median age | 64.8 |
| Homeowners | 90.4% |
| Median home value | $1,077,500 |
| Median rent | $1,538 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 37 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 6.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 1.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 1.5% |
| $50–75K | 10.6% |
| $75–100K | 5.0% |
| $100–150K | 13.7% |
| $150–200K | 19.7% |
| $200K+ | 29.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.5% |
| 10–19 | 5.6% |
| 20–24 | 0.7% |
| 25–34 | 3.2% |
| 35–44 | 3.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 27.4% |
| 65–74 | 24.5% |
| 75+ | 23.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.7% |
| Owned outright | 32.2% |
| Rented | 7.6% |
| Vacant | 21.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.5% |
| Townhome | 12.8% |
| 2–4 units | 2.4% |
| 5–19 units | 1.3% |
| 20+ units | 3.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 85377
213 business establishments with 1,892 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 37
- Construction: 24
- Retail Trade: 24
- Finance and Insurance: 20
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 18
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 18
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 17
- Wholesale Trade: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 85266 — Scottsdale city, AZ (4.2 mi)
- 85331 — Cave Creek town, AZ (4.5 mi)
- 85262 — Scottsdale city, AZ (6.7 mi)
- 85054 — Phoenix city, AZ (10 mi)
- 85050 — Phoenix city, AZ (10.6 mi)
- 85085 — Phoenix city, AZ (11.3 mi)
- 85024 — Phoenix city, AZ (11.9 mi)
- 85255 — Scottsdale city, AZ (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 85377
- Carefree, AZ ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Maricopa County ZIP codes — 139 ZIP codes
- Arizona ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 8 of 131: highest median household income in Maricopa County
- No. 4 of 131: highest median home value in Maricopa County
- No. 13 of 131: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Maricopa County
- No. 24 of 131: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Maricopa County
- No. 4 of 131: highest median age in Maricopa County
Mail every home in 85377
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 85377, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 85377 in?
- 85377 is a Carefree, AZ mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Carefree.
- What county is 85377 in?
- 85377 is in Maricopa County.
- What is the population of 85377?
- About 3,437 people (±226), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,515.
- What is the median household income in 85377?
- $149,167 (±$26,849), compared with $79,964 for Arizona as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 85377?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 85377 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 85377?
- The closest, measured center to center: 85266 (4.2 mi, Scottsdale), 85331 (4.5 mi, Cave Creek), 85262 (6.7 mi, Scottsdale), 85054 (10 mi, Phoenix), 85050 (10.6 mi, Phoenix) and 85085 (11.3 mi, Phoenix).
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