85281 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arizona based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 85281 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 85281 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 85281 is 4.4%.
| Population | 68,623 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 8,534 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,128 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,204 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $651,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 58.60% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 47.17% |
85281 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 41,152 | 58.39% |
| Black | 4,325 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 15,246 | 21.63% |
| Asian | 7,870 | 11.17% |
| Native American | 1,633 | 2.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 257 | 0.36% |
85281 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,216 | 32.94% |
| Black | 986 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic | 4,783 | 49% |
| Asian | 194 | 1.99% |
| Native American | 428 | 4.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 155 | 1.59% |
85281 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,874 | 8.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,646 | 25.82% |
| High School Diploma | 3,394 | 15.52% |
| No High School Diploma | 336 | 1.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 729 | 3.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,821 | 22.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,835 | 8.39% |
| Masters Degree | 2,373 | 10.85% |
| Professional Degree | 326 | 1.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 533 | 2.44% |