ZIP code 85142
Where is ZIP code 85142?
Queen Creek, Arizona
Maricopa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 85142 belongs to Queen Creek, Arizona in Maricopa County. 85142 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone and uses area codes 480 and 520. About 93,700 people live in the 85142 area, where the median household income is $129,367. The closest ZIP codes are 85298 (Gilbert, 3.9 mi west), 85127 (Chandler Heights, 4.1 mi southwest) and 85297 (Gilbert, 4.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 85142 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Queen Creek |
| Also accepted | Chandler Heights, Chandler Hts, San Tan Valley, San Tan Vly |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area codes | 480, 520 |
| Coordinates | 33.2487, -111.6343 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 851 |
Population and income in 85142
| Population | 93,700 · higher than 100% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 925 · higher than 66% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.5 years · lower than 70% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $129,367 · higher than 95% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,676 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 38% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $593,500 · higher than 90% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,187 a month |
| Housing units | 29,983 |
| Households | 28,504 (3.28 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 101.33 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85142. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 85142
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85298 | Gilbert, AZ | 3.9 mi W | Standard |
| 85127 | Chandler Heights, AZ | 4.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 85297 | Gilbert, AZ | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 85236 | Higley, AZ | 5.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 85212 | Mesa, AZ | 6.5 mi N | Standard |
| 85295 | Gilbert, AZ | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 85140 | San Tan Valley, AZ | 7.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 85143 | San Tan Valley, AZ | 7.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 85144 | Queen Creek, AZ | 7.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 85249 | Chandler, AZ | 8.1 mi W | Standard |
| 85296 | Gilbert, AZ | 8.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 85209 | Mesa, AZ | 9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 85142 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 85142
123 MAIN ST
QUEEN CREEK AZ 85142
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CHANDLER HEIGHTS, CHANDLER HTS, SAN TAN VALLEY and SAN TAN VLY as the city name for 85142. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (85142-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Queen Creek, AZ
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 85142?
- 85142 is a Queen Creek, Arizona ZIP code. Chandler Heights, Chandler Hts, San Tan Valley and San Tan Vly are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 85142 in?
- ZIP code 85142 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 85142 in?
- 85142 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 85142?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 85142 use area codes 480 and 520.
- What is the population of ZIP code 85142?
- About 93,700 people live in ZIP code 85142, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 85142?
- The median household income in 85142 is $129,367 a year, higher than 95% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 85142?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 85142 are 85298 (Gilbert, 3.9 miles), 85127 (Chandler Heights, 4.1 miles), 85297 (Gilbert, 4.8 miles) and 85236 (Higley, 5.2 miles).