ZIP code 85281
Where is ZIP code 85281?
Tempe, Arizona
Maricopa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 85281 belongs to Tempe, Arizona in Maricopa County. 85281 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 602. About 72,762 people live in the 85281 area, where the median household income is $64,538. The closest ZIP codes are 85287 (Tempe, 0.6 mi northwest), 85285 (Tempe, 1.1 mi southeast) and 85288 (Tempe, 1.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 85281 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tempe |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area codes | 480, 602 |
| Coordinates | 33.4227, -111.9261 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 852 |
Population and income in 85281
| Population | 72,762 · higher than 99% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,468 · higher than 93% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 25.4 years · lower than 96% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $64,538 · lower than 56% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,117 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 50% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $381,000 · higher than 64% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,677 a month |
| Housing units | 33,978 |
| Households | 29,307 (2.16 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 24% / 76% |
| Land area | 13.31 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85281. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 85281
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85287 | Tempe, AZ | 0.6 mi NW | Unique |
| 85285 | Tempe, AZ | 1.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 85288 | Tempe, AZ | 1.3 mi N | Standard |
| 85280 | Tempe, AZ | 1.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 85282 | Tempe, AZ | 2.1 mi S | Standard |
| 85257 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.1 mi N | Standard |
| 85283 | Tempe, AZ | 3.9 mi S | Standard |
| 85202 | Mesa, AZ | 4 mi SE | Standard |
| 85201 | Mesa, AZ | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 85251 | Scottsdale, AZ | 4.9 mi N | Standard |
| 85008 | Phoenix, AZ | 5.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 85210 | Mesa, AZ | 5.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 85281 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 85281
123 MAIN ST
TEMPE AZ 85281
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (85281-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 85281?
- 85281 is a Tempe, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 85281 in?
- ZIP code 85281 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 85281 in?
- 85281 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 85281?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 85281 use area codes 480 and 602.
- What is the population of ZIP code 85281?
- About 72,762 people live in ZIP code 85281, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 85281?
- The median household income in 85281 is $64,538 a year, lower than 56% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 85281?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 85281 are 85287 (Tempe, 0.6 miles), 85285 (Tempe, 1.1 miles), 85288 (Tempe, 1.3 miles) and 85280 (Tempe, 1.5 miles).