What to know about ZIP 85178
ZIP code 85178 covers ZIP 85178 with a population of about 3,000.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 57.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 85178 covers ZIP 85178 with a population of about 3,000.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 57.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) media market.
ZIP 85178 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (35.5%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.
Median household income in ZIP 85178 is about $42,989 — about 43% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.1%; unemployment rate near 9.5%; 16.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Finance and insurance, Education, and Construction; about 4.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $123,100 — about 65% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $845 (about 27% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 72.2% (about 6.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 85178, a household would need roughly $34,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $791. That sits below the local median household income ($42,989), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.