ZIP Code 85264, Arizona
ZIP Code 85264 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 85264 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Gila County / Maricopa County, Arizona. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,261. The land area covers 427.97 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,261 | ±334 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 30.8 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 315 | ±58 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 333 | ±59 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 315 | ±58 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $369,200 | ±$227,532 |
| Median Gross Rent | $595 | ±$436 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,729 | ±$11,493 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,693 | ±$7,337 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | ±5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 245 | ±91 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.6% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 396 | ±130 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.7% | ±6.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 54,073 (2024)
ID: 207532
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
1400 E ASH ST, GLOBE AZ 85501-1483
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | MESA, AZ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | FOUNTAIN HLS, AZ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | MESA, AZ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MESA, AZ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | FOUNTAIN HLS, AZ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FOUNTAIN HLS, AZ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arizona Culinary Institute
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College Vocational | 21.1 mi away | 10585 N 114th St Ste 401, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259 |
4806031066
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FT. MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION TRIBAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 16708 N FORT MCDOWELL RD, FT. MCDOWELL, AZ, 85264 |
(480) 789-7848
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Jersey College - Mesa
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College | 21.7 mi away | 10238 East Hampton Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85209-3316 | — |
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FOUNTAIN HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 12901 N LA MONTANA DR, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ, 85268 |
(602) 652-3000
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Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
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College | 24.5 mi away | 2160 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85209 |
4808989898
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TONTO BASIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 415 OLD HWY 188, TONTO BASIN, AZ, 85553 |
(928) 479-2355
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APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 1177 N IDAHO RD, APACHE JUNCTION, AZ, 85119 |
(480) 474-8555
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 1177 N IDAHO RD, APACHE JUNCTION, AZ, 85119 |
(480) 474-5498
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CITY OF MESA RED MOUNTAIN LIBRARY
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Library | 21.3 mi away | 635 N POWER RD, MESA, AZ, 85205 |
(480) 644-3100
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ARABIAN LIBRARY
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Library | 22.0 mi away | 10215 E MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN RANCH, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85255 |
(480) 312-7323
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at STEWART MTN DAM, AZ US, located 9.4 miles from ZCTA5 85264. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.7° | 38.5° | 53.6° | 1.76" | 0.0" |
| February | 71.6° | 40.9° | 56.2° | 1.37" | 0.0" |
| March | 78.0° | 45.6° | 61.8° | 1.59" | 0.0" |
| April | 85.1° | 50.1° | 67.6° | 0.49" | 0.0" |
| May | 93.4° | 59.2° | 76.3° | 0.25" | 0.0" |
| June | 102.7° | 67.9° | 85.3° | 0.10" | 0.0" |
| July | 105.2° | 76.4° | 90.8° | 0.97" | 0.0" |
| August | 104.2° | 75.7° | 90.0° | 1.39" | 0.0" |
| September | 99.5° | 69.3° | 84.4° | 0.74" | 0.0" |
| October | 89.6° | 56.4° | 73.0° | 0.70" | 0.0" |
| November | 78.1° | 45.0° | 61.6° | 0.87" | 0.0" |
| December | 68.0° | 38.2° | 53.1° | 1.64" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Verde CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
| Tonto Basin CDP | CDP | 15.1 mi | — |
| Fountain Hills town | Town | 15.5 mi | — |
| Roosevelt CDP | CDP | 20.8 mi | — |
| Apache Junction city | City | 21.3 mi | — |
| Scottsdale city | City | 21.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 85264. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.