85142 ZIP Code – Queen Creek, Arizona
85142 is one of the most populous ZIP codes in Queen Creek, Arizona, part of Maricopa County with a population of approximately 82,360 residents. At $116,587, the median household income here runs well above the Arizona average and well above the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $444,000, well above the national average, with 88.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,980 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 95% single-family (increasing).
At 4.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate is 5.3%, well below the national average. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 36.1, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 85298, 85297, 85147.
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ZIP 85142 vs. Arizona vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 85142 | AZ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82k | 17k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $116k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $444k | $273k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,980 | $1,181 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.1 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | 17.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.9% | 26.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 85298 – Gilbert
- 85297 – Gilbert
- 85147 – Sacaton
- 85249 – Chandler
- 85295 – Gilbert
- 85143 – San Tan Valley
- 85212 – Mesa
- 85236 – Higley
- 85296 – Gilbert
- 85140 – San Tan Valley
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85298 | GILBERT | 42,090 | $141,533 |
| 85297 | GILBERT | 34,212 | $129,508 |
| 85147 | SACATON | 4,538 | $36,411 |
| 85249 | CHANDLER | 46,377 | $145,036 |
| 85295 | GILBERT | 54,556 | $113,168 |