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Zip Code 85268

AZ · Population: 23,904

B+
75/100
79
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 85268

Zip code 85268 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 23,904 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $100,566 and home values around $521,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average.

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
$100,566
Home Value
$521,700
Rent
$1,624/mo
Median Age
60
College Educated
50.3%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
85%
Rent Burden
19.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+Weighted 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).