| ZIP Code | 85142 |
| ZIP Code Name | Queen Creek |
| Primary County | Pinal County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 78,246 |
| Area Code(s) | 480 / 520 |
| Current Time | MST |
85142 is a United States ZIP Code located in Queen Creek Arizona. Portions of 85142 are also in San Tan Valley and Blackwater and Gilbert and Upper Santan Village. 85142 is primarily within Pinal County with some portions in Maricopa County. 85142 is within Metro Phoenix.
85142 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Arizona based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 85142 have at least 1 or More Years of College. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 85142 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 85142 is White. The current unemployment level in 85142 is 3.2%.
| Population | 78,246 |
| Population Growth Rate | 29.75% |
| Population Density | 622 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,248 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.8% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $103,075 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $94,590 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2023) | 3.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 73.62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.17% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,950 | 73.38% |
| Black | 2,944 | 3.49% |
| Hispanic | 16,617 | 19.68% |
| Asian | 2,055 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 579 | 0.69% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 276 | 0.33% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,787 | 69.95% |
| Black | 823 | 3.65% |
| Hispanic | 5,276 | 23.38% |
| Asian | 420 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 182 | 0.81% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 81 | 0.36% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,247 | 8.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,600 | 21.56% |
| High School Diploma | 5,458 | 21.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 454 | 1.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 955 | 3.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,325 | 24.35% |
| Associates Degree | 2,776 | 10.69% |
| Masters Degree | 1,621 | 6.24% |
| Professional Degree | 193 | 0.74% |
| Doctorate Degree | 337 | 1.3% |
| Coordinates | 33.24800110,-111.63300323 |
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| Region | Metro Phoenix |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| Area | 126 Square Miles |
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