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. The average house value here ($100,700) is lower than in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 24.9. There are 27,626 men and 23,425 women. The median age for men is 25.4 while for women the median age is 24.1.
85281 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 33 degrees latitude (same latitude as Tripoli, Libya) and -112 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,153.11 feet above sea level.
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
- Holdeman Neighborhood Association
- Hudson Manor Neighbors
- Jen Tilly Terrace
- Las Brisas Neighbors
- Lincoln Meadows Business Park Neighbors
- Lindon Park Neighbors
- 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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Real Estate & Home Values in Tempe, AZ
Average Home Value in 85281: $100,700
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Demographics
- Total Population: 51,051
- White Population: 36,319
- Black Population: 1,512
- Hispanic Population: 12,860
- Asian Population: 3,150
- Hawaiian Population: 188
- Indian Population: 1,336
- Male Population: 27,626
- Female Population: 23,425
- Median Age: 24.9
- Median Age of Males: 25.4
- Median Age of Females: 24.1
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 level
- Area code: 480
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $100,700
- Average Annual Household Income: $36,301
- Businesses: 2,105
- Employees: 52,767
- Annual Payroll: $1,804,151,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 05
- Congressional District Land Area: 1405.0
- Sr Senator: John McCain (R)
- Jr Senator: Jon Kyl (R)
- US House Representative: Harry E. Mitchell (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 013
- State FIPS Code: 04
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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