What to know about ZIP 85269
ZIP code 85269 covers ZIP 85269 with a population of about 4,644.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 59.9 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 85269 covers ZIP 85269 with a population of about 4,644.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 59.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) media market.
ZIP 85269 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (40.8%)). 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 85269 is about $84,817 — about 13% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.1%; unemployment rate near 3.7%; 48.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.4 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Healthcare, and Food services; about 35.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 20.2 points above 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 $414,200 — about 19% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,594 (about 37% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 68.3% (about 2.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 85269, a household would need roughly $114,000 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 $2,661. That is about 34% above the local median household income ($84,817), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.