Welcome to TEMPE, AZ 85281
85281 is a suburban zip code in Tempe, Arizona. Median household income here ($29,605) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. At $187,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family income here is $43,088/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 85281 is $36,449.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 85281 earn an average of $22,017/year. Women earn only $16,456/year.
28,453 people in 85281 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 85281? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.9 minutes.
The median age here is 24. There are 31,214 men and 26,134 women. The median age for men is 24 while for women the median age is 23.
To give you a sense of the community, 12,744 people (out of the 57,348 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 23,493 homes, and 2,672 businesses every day. 4,484 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
85281 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 33 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Damascus, Syria!) and -112 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,153 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 85281
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- Clark Park
- Concord Villiage Neighbors
- Daley Park Neighborhood
- Escalante Neighbors
- Escalante Sentry Post 2002
- Gilliland Neighbors
- Good Neighbors
- Green Circles
- Holdeman Neighborhood Association
- Hudson Manor Neighbors
- Jen Tilly Terrace
- Las Brisas Neighbors
- Lincoln Meadows Business Park Neighbors
- Lindon Park NA
- Los Prados Homeowner's Association
- Maple-Ash Neighbors
- Marilyn Ann Neighbors
- Marlborough Park Villas Neighbors
- Mitchell Park East Neighbors
- Mitchell Park West Neighbors
- NTNA East Rio Neighbors
- NTNA-Canal Park Neighbors
- NTNA-Cavalier Hills Neighbors
- North Tempe Neighborhood Association
- Oaks II & III Neighbors
- Papago Park Village
- Rio Salado Neighbors
- River Run
- Riverside Neighbors
- Sunset Neighbors
- Tempe-Scottsdale Neighbors
- University Estates Neighbors
- University Garden Villas Neighbors
- University Heights Neighbors
- University Park Neighbors
- University Ranch Neighbors
- Worthington Ranch Neighbors
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HOA Property Management Information in Tempe, AZ
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- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Tempe, AZ
Average Home Value in 85281: $187,800
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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Demographics
- Total Population: 57,348
- White Population: 41,708
- Black Population: 3,900
- Hispanic Population: 14,089
- Asian Population: 4,831
- Hawaiian Population: 307
- Indian Population: 2,311
- Male Population: 31,214
- Female Population: 26,134
- Median Age: 24
- Median Age of Males: 24
- Median Age of Females: 23
Geography
- Region: West
- Division: Mountain
- State: Arizona
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale AZ
- County: Maricopa
- City: Tempe
- Longitude: -111.9
- Latitude: 33.4
- Elevation: 1,153 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 480
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 27,761
- Drive alone: 17,520
- Carpool: 4,226
- Public transit: 1,182
- Ride bikes or walk: 4,484
- Average commute time: 18.9 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 1,079
- 5 - 9: 4,022
- 10 - 14: 5,504
- 15 - 19: 5,696
- 20 - 24: 4,039
- 25 - 29: 1,701
- 30 - 34: 3,254
- 35 - 39: 438
- 40 - 44: 448
- 45 - 59: 779
- 60 - 89: 562
- 90 plus: 239
The Economics
- Average House Value: $187,800
- Average Annual Household Income: $33,937
- Businesses: 2,104
- Employees: 52,719
- Annual Payroll: $2,432,462,000
- Average Family Income: $43,088
- Median Family Income: $29,605
- Average Income for Men: $22,017
- Average Income for Women: $16,456
The Politics
- Congressional District: 05
- Congressional District Land Area: 1405.0
- Sr Senator: John McCain (R)
- Jr Senator: Jeff Flake (R)
- US House Representative: Matt Salmon (R)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 013
- State FIPS Code: 04
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Schools in 85281 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Flora Thew Elementary School
- 2130 E Howe Ave
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 894-5574
- Holdeman Elementary School
- 1326 West 18th St
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 966-9934
- Laird Elementary School
- 1500 N Scovel St
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 941-2440
- Scales Professional Development School
- 1115 W 5th St
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 929-9909
- Middle Schools
- Gililland Middle School
- 1025 S Beck Ave
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 966-7114
- New School For The Arts Middle School
- 1216 E. Apache Blvd
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 446-7177
- High Schools
- New School For The Arts
- 1216 East Apache Boulevard
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 947-3917
- Sees Charter School
- 1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. #117
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 481-5051
- Student Choice High School
- 1833 N. Scottsdale Road
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 947-9511
- Tempe High School
- 1730 S. Mill Ave.
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 967-1661
- Other Schools
- Integrity Education Centre
- 1290 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste.
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- (480) 731-4829
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 85281 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.azsexoffender.org/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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