| Official Zip Code Name | Tempe |
| Zip Code State | Arizona |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Maricopa |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Current Population: | 57348 |
| Racial Majority: | 55.62% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 62.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $37016 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $44690 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 20.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Mountain Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 1204 - 1253 ft. |
| Area | 14 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 33.42033386, -111.93965912 |
The current unemployment level in 85281 is 2.6% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.9% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.2% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 85281 increased to 57348 from 51051 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 85281 is while the majority ethnicity attending 85281 public schools is Hispanic. 55.8% of students in 85281 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31984 | 55.62% | 33092 | -3% |
| Black Or African American | 2535 | 4.41% | 2965 | -15% |
| Hispanic | 13789 | 23.98% | 14089 | -2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 2005 | 3.49% | 1428 | +40% |
| Asian | 5332 | 9.27% | 3915 | +36% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 169 | 0.29% | 159 | +6% |
| Other Race | 114 | 0.2% | 114 | +1% |
| Two Or More Races | 1586 | 2.74% | 1586 | -1% |
| White | 14.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 62.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 1.6% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 5.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57348 | 51051 |
| Male Population | 54.40% | |
| Female Population | 45.60% | |
| Total Households | 22071 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 55.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 70.0% |
| Median Household Income | $37016 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 65.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 26.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.60% |
| 85281 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Arizona District 9 | Greg Stanton | Democrat |
| Arizona District 6 | David Schweikert | Republican |
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Zip Code 85281 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 40 | 43 | 47 | 52 | 60 | 68 | 76 | 75 | 69 | 57 | 45 | 39 | 56 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 67 | 71 | 76 | 84 | 93 | 102 | 104 | 103 | 98 | 88 | 75 | 67 | 86 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .98 | 1.01 | 1.14 | .27 | .2 | .09 | .88 | 1.17 | .85 | .82 | .78 | 1 | 9.19 |
| New Papago Parkway |
| Papago Parkway |
| Sky Harbor |
| Downtown Tempe |
| Mesa Grande |
| Victory Acres |
| Alegre |
| Broadmor |
| Escalante |
| Gililland |