| City: | Arizona City, Arizona |
| County: | Pinal County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:17:11 AM |
| Population: | 9,965 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 520 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.7456, -111.6793 |
| Land Area: | 33.674 sq mi |
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Arizona City isn't a city at all. It's an unincorporated community in Pinal County that received its own ZIP code in June 2009. Despite having just under 10,000 residents and 3,909 households, the post office maintains 5,082 PO Boxes. That 1.3x adoption rate means mail service extends beyond the ZIP's boundaries.
The community sits on 37 square miles of desert between Casa Grande and the Gila River Indian Community. Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes, not city delivery. Households spread across streets with Spanish names like Coronado Drive, Santa Cruz Boulevard, and Mazatlan Drive. These aren't historic mission roads but subdivision streets in a planned development that never fully materialized.
With a median age of 44 and median household income of $60,610, Arizona City is a working-class retirement area. Seasonal housing makes up 8% of the total (356 of 4,513 units). Homeownership sits at 71% (2,772 owner-occupied units). Mobile homes account for 501 housing units, typical for Arizona's rural communities.
The demographics lean heavily white at 61%, with 15% Hispanic residents and 16% identifying as two or more races. Educational attainment is low. Only 11.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. The largest employment sectors are transportation and warehousing (2,573 workers) and public administration (657 workers), likely tied to nearby Eloy and Casa Grande.
This ZIP was classified as PO Box only when created in 2009, but rural delivery routes exist. The classification doesn't match current delivery infrastructure. High PO Box adoption reflects the community's rural character and recent development, not a lack of alternatives.
Spanish-themed street names in a planned subdivision layout with multiple apartment complexes and unit developments.
ZIP Code 85123 has 9,965 residents and 3,909 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 44.0 years, older than the state (38.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.2%, about the same as the state average of 60.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 9,965Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 10,003Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 295.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $69,137Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 3,909Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $250,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.54Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.25Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 6,459 | 8,004 | 8,310 | 9,581 | 9,105 | 10,560 | 11,106 | 11,845 | 11,265 | 10,484 | 9,017 | 8,766 | 8,828 | 10,003 |
| Decennial Census | 10,677 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9,965 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44
Male Median Age: 42.6
Female Median Age: 45.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 316 | 342 | 344 | 288 | 267 | 280 | 265 | 223 | 241 | 224 | 242 | 283 | 334 | 439 | 358 | 263 | 124 | 78 |
| Female | 312 | 307 | 295 | 284 | 234 | 281 | 254 | 264 | 273 | 233 | 272 | 353 | 431 | 442 | 331 | 257 | 148 | 83 |
| Total | 628 | 649 | 639 | 572 | 501 | 561 | 519 | 487 | 514 | 457 | 514 | 636 | 765 | 881 | 689 | 520 | 272 | 161 |
| White: | 6,100 | 51.39% |
| Black: | 460 | 3.87% |
| Hispanic:* | 3,461 | 29.16% |
| Asian: | 82 | 0.69% |
| American Indian: | 341 | 2.87% |
| Hawaiian: | 12 | 0.10% |
| Other: | 1,415 | 11.92% |
| Total: | 11,871 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 4,911 | 49.28% | 42.6 years |
| Females: | 5,054 | 50.72% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 9,965 | 100% | 44.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 9,092 | 90.89% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 166 | 1.66% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 193 | 1.93% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 552 | 7.45% |
| Total Population: | 10,003 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 9,258 | 92.55% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 745 | 7.45% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $69,137, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $27,738 (67.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,789. Family households earn a median of $76,020 versus $43,829 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,191). By gender, male median income is $48,180 and female is $50,481, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,301 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,399 | $42,778 | $43,996 | $45,231 | $42,651 | $42,347 | $43,314 | $42,418 | $40,348 | $42,254 | $48,044 | $52,396 | $60,610 | $69,137 |
| Median Family Income | $43,218 | $47,528 | $51,074 | $45,649 | $42,123 | $46,933 | $47,477 | $48,267 | $48,700 | $51,511 | $57,941 | $63,985 | $71,743 | $76,020 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,677 | $34,243 | $34,366 | $43,305 | $37,043 | $36,004 | $27,254 | $26,992 | $25,156 | $26,571 | $27,599 | $37,776 | $33,068 | $43,829 |
| Median Male Income | $35,774 | $37,209 | $40,336 | $40,508 | $40,534 | $36,946 | $37,019 | $35,013 | $39,633 | $41,052 | $51,522 | $49,730 | $49,414 | $48,180 |
| Median Female Income | $37,432 | $37,031 | $34,394 | $34,790 | $34,252 | $34,072 | $27,369 | $31,905 | $34,809 | $41,644 | $35,888 | $44,583 | $49,543 | $50,481 |
| Employed: | 4,125 | 50.02% |
| Unemployed: | 173 | 2.10% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3,948 | 47.88% |
| Total: | 8,246 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1,019 | 24.70% |
| Service: | 1,193 | 28.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 710 | 17.21% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 620 | 15.03% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 583 | 14.13% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 4,125 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $250,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $147,900 (144.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $136,400. The median gross rent is $996, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $157 (18.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.29% (63.88% with a mortgage, 36.12% free-and-clear) and renters 21.71% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $102,100 | $94,800 | $92,400 | $93,800 | $88,700 | $96,200 | $99,400 | $103,000 | $113,600 | $123,000 | $147,100 | $193,000 | $226,000 | $250,000 |
| Less than $500: | 19 | 2.35% |
| $500 to $999: | 393 | 48.70% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 230 | 28.50% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 165 | 20.45% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 807 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $839 | $871 | $865 | $840 | $850 | $844 | $848 | $892 | $934 | $881 | $903 | $1,013 | $975 | $996 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1,859 | 50.01% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,051 | 28.28% |
| Renter Occupied: | 807 | 21.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 3,717 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 3,717 | 86.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 580 | 13.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,297 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 3,234 | 75.26% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 513 | 11.94% |
| Other Units: | 550 | 12.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,297 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 80.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 49.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 8.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.13%). College enrollment is 22.07%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 551 | 7.32% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 891 | 11.84% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2,332 | 30.98% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,869 | 24.83% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,012 | 13.44% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 636 | 8.45% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 236 | 3.14% |
| Total: | 7,527 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 6,085 | 80.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 872 | 11.58% |
| Private Insurance: | 5,794 | 49.47% |
| Public Insurance: | 4,982 | 42.53% |
| No Insurance: | 937 | 8.00% |
| Total: | 11,713 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 10,776 | 92.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.8% | 9.9% | 8.3% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 14.5% | 15.6% | 15.9% | 15.3% | 13.0% | 8.7% | 8.0% | 5.5% | 8.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 228 | 11.65% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 981 | 50.13% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 316 | 16.15% |
| College or graduate school: | 432 | 22.07% |
| Total: | 1,957 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 228 | 11.65% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1,297 | 66.27% |
ZIP Code 85123 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 65 business establishments, employing about 453 people with an annual payroll of $15,336,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 17,851Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 65Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,611,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,336,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 453Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85123 is located in Pinal County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,192,887 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 85123. It covers 33.674 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.084 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,192,887Source: Census |
| MSA: | Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 33.674 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.084 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 625.07 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | 2009-06Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0403530Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Arizona City CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 85123 is in the Toltec Elementary District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.