Tempe, AZ — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 85282 serves a portion of Tempe, Arizona, within Maricopa County. This community is home to approximately 52,322 residents, with a median age of 42.3 years. The median household income of $63,456 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $368,044 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 60% owner-occupied and 40% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Tempe is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 69% and an unemployment rate of 4.9%, 85282 reflects the economic character of Maricopa County in Arizona.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 52,322 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,090 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $63,456 | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $368,044 | ↑ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.6% | ↑ 133% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 69% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 27,730 | — |