Zip Code 85262

AZ · Population: 13,126

B
66/100
25
F
Safety
80
A
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 85262

Zip code 85262 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 13,126 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

With a median household income of $177,965 and home values around $1,045,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$177,965
Home Value
$1,045,200
Rent
$2,388/mo
Median Age
60
College Educated
59.4%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
96.3%
Rent Burden
16.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety25FLower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).