Tempe, AZ ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Tempe, Arizona: 85281, 85282, 85283 and 85284. Together they are home to 193,337 residents in 79,869 households. Median household income ranges from $64,538 in 85281 to $156,146 in 85284.
Tempe city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 188,065 |
| Households | 78,279 |
| Median household income | $79,663 |
| Median home value | $455,400 |
| Median age | 30 |
| Median rent | $1,743 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 193,337 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 79,869 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $64,538 (85281) to $156,146 (85284) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $82,295 |
| Homeowners | 42.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 25.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 100 routes, 70,440 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Tempe: 85284 ($156,146)
- Most residents: 85281 (72,762 people)
- Highest homeownership: 85284 (81.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 85284 (27.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 85281 (35.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 85281 (25.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 85284 ($688,400)
Every ZIP code in Tempe
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85281 | Tempe | 72,762 | 29,307 | $64,538 | $381,000 | 23.7% | 11.3% | 35.8% | 23 | 22,679 | 98% of its land; mailing city |
| 85282 | Tempe | 53,624 | 23,576 | $79,036 | $412,000 | 47.0% | 20.8% | 21.8% | 34 | 25,723 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 85283 | Tempe | 47,459 | 19,499 | $84,568 | $442,800 | 50.9% | 24.1% | 18.7% | 27 | 20,576 | 90% of its land; mailing city |
| 85284 | Tempe | 19,492 | 7,487 | $156,146 | $688,400 | 81.8% | 27.7% | 9.6% | 16 | 8,462 | 99% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Tempe when at least 10% of its land lies inside Tempe city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Tempe. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Tempe.
Counties
- Maricopa County — 139 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Guadalupe — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Tempe, AZ?
- 85281, 85282, 85283 and 85284. A ZIP code is listed for Tempe when at least 10% of its land lies inside Tempe city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Tempe.
- What is the population of Tempe, AZ?
- The Census Bureau counts 188,065 residents inside Tempe city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Tempe hold 193,337 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Tempe, AZ?
- $79,663 inside Tempe city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $64,538 to $156,146.
- Which Tempe ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 85284, at $156,146, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Tempe, AZ?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 100 carrier routes reaching 70,440 residential and 7,002 business mailboxes.
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