Zip code 85087: New River, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85087?

85087 is assigned to New River, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85087 in?

85087 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85087?

About 10,157 people live in 85087, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85087 in?

85087 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85087?

The median household income in 85087 is $138,566.

Q: What zip codes are near 85087?

The closest zip codes to 85087 are 85086, 85331, 85085, 85083, 85383.

Residential delivery areaMaricopa CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

10,157

Median household income

$139K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$552K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,280/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

87 sq mi

117 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 85087

85087 is a small-town zip code in New River, Arizona (Maricopa County), covering 87 sq mi of land. About 10,157 people live here, or 117 per square mile. The median resident is 47.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $138,566 a year, 72% above the national median of $80,734. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $552,300, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,280 a month.

31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30 minutes each way, and 23% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, sales and healthcare.

How 85087 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate95.7%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%16th of 390 in AZ
Veterans15.5%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%49th of 394 in AZ
Median household income$138,566
92nd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,96414th of 374 in AZ
Median gross rent$2,280
92nd
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,54318th of 327 in AZ
Median age47.8
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39133rd of 394 in AZ
Broadband access97%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%44th of 390 in AZ
Self-employed workers14.8%
90th
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%71st of 393 in AZ
Work from home23%
84th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%71st of 393 in AZ
Residents 65 and older22%
83rd
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%171st of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$65,400
83rd
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,42741st of 387 in AZ
Per capita income$54,895
79th
U.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,50356th of 394 in AZ
Median home value$552,300
78th
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,50053rd of 366 in AZ
Average commute30 min
74th
U.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min103rd of 373 in AZ
Residents under 1823.8%
65th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%137th of 394 in AZ
Healthcare workers10.5%
65th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%112th of 393 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher31%
48th
U.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%146th of 394 in AZ
Housing vacancy5.1%
34th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%317th of 390 in AZ
Government workers11.7%
33rd
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%278th of 393 in AZ
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%214th of 393 in AZ
Diversity index33.2
27th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9275th of 394 in AZ
Foreign-born residents3.6%
22nd
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%280th of 394 in AZ
Uninsured rate3.7%
19th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%347th of 392 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters41%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%242nd of 372 in AZ
Population10,157
16th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838199th of 394 in AZ
Population density117/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi192nd of 394 in AZ
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%325th of 393 in AZ
Poverty rate3.4%
4th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%370th of 392 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.329
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464363rd of 388 in AZ

Measure	85087	Maricopa	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Homeownership rateStrength	95.7%	65.2%	67.4%	65.2%	99th	16th of 390
Veterans	15.5%	6.6%	7.9%	6.2%	98th	49th of 394
Median household incomeStrength	$138,566	$89,300	$79,964	$80,734	92nd	14th of 374
Median gross rent	$2,280	$1,708	$1,543	$1,413	92nd	18th of 327
Median age	47.8	37.6	39	38.9	92nd	133rd of 394
Broadband accessStrength	97%	93.1%	91.5%	91%	92nd	44th of 390
Self-employed workers	14.8%	9.8%	9.9%	10%	90th	71st of 393
Work from home	23%	20.8%	18.4%	15.1%	84th	71st of 393
Residents 65 and older	22%	16.3%	18.9%	17.2%	83rd	171st of 394
Median earnings per workerStrength	$65,400	$51,060	$48,427	$49,666	83rd	41st of 387
Per capita income	$54,895	$46,183	$42,503	$44,673	79th	56th of 394
Median home value	$552,300	$452,800	$394,500	$332,700	78th	53rd of 366
Average commute	30 min	26 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	74th	103rd of 373
Residents under 18	23.8%	22.5%	21.6%	22%	65th	137th of 394
Healthcare workers	10.5%	9%	9.3%	9.7%	65th	112th of 393
Bachelor's degree or higher	31%	36.7%	33.3%	35.7%	48th	146th of 394
Housing vacancy	5.1%	8.2%	10.5%	10.1%	34th	317th of 390
Government workers	11.7%	11.6%	13.9%	14.5%	33rd	278th of 393
Tech workers	1.8%	4.2%	3.7%	3.8%	29th	214th of 393
Diversity index	33.2	62	61.9	61.4	27th	275th of 394
Foreign-born residents	3.6%	14.5%	13%	14.1%	22nd	280th of 394
Uninsured rateStrength	3.7%	10.6%	10.5%	8.4%	19th	347th of 392
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41%	52.6%	51.4%	51.1%	18th	242nd of 372
Population	10,157	4,559,748	7,378,838	334,922,499	16th	199th of 394
Population density	117/sq mi	496/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	192nd of 394
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	4.5%	5.1%	5.2%	9th	325th of 393
Poverty rateStrength	3.4%	11%	12.5%	12.5%	4th	370th of 392
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.329	0.458	0.464	0.483	1st	363rd of 388

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

21%

45–54

14%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

47.8

Under 18

23.8%

65 and over

22%

Race and ethnicity

White81%
Black1%
Hispanic7%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

33.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

34.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.3%

Households

Households: 3,743
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 69.9%
Married couples: 65%
Living alone: 27%
Veterans (of adults): 15.5%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

24%

$200k+

20%

Median household income

85087

$138,566

Maricopa Co.

$89,300

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$54,895

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

43.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.329

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85087

$552,300

Maricopa Co.

$452,800

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85087

$2,280

Maricopa Co.

$1,708

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 3,945
Owner-occupied: 95.7%
Vacant: 5.1%
Median year built: 2005
Median rooms: 7.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.7%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

23%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

13%

20–29

14%

30–44

31%

45–59

19%

60+

Average commute

30 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

20%

Sales

13%

Healthcare

11%

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Education

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Production

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

15%

Construction

13%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Other services

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Information

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$65,400

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85087	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$95,587	$74,888
Service	$34,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$51,438	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$64,559	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,478	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

28%

Some college

23%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

12%

High school graduate or higher: 94.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 31%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.9%
Households with broadband: 97%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76.6%
No internet access: 1.5%
Without health insurance: 3.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): New River
State: Arizona
County: Maricopa County
Center point: 33.9250° N, 112.1489° W
Land area: 87 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

New River (unincorporated)39% of zip
Phoenix20% of zip
Peoria1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 85087

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85086	Phoenix, AZ	7.2 mi	43,270	$121,676	$598,900
85331	Cave Creek, AZ	12 mi	31,968	$129,083	$741,700
85085	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	31,458	$128,984	$669,100
85083	Phoenix, AZ	13 mi	21,022	$149,087	$612,700
85383	Peoria, AZ	13 mi	74,390	$145,546	$661,400
85327	Cave Creek, AZ · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
85324	Black Canyon City, AZ	15 mi	2,181	$47,465	$288,500
85377	Carefree, AZ	15 mi	3,437	$149,167	$1,077,500
85310	Glendale, AZ	16 mi	19,964	$122,137	$552,900
85024	Phoenix, AZ	17 mi	26,199	$106,724	$471,000
85027	Phoenix, AZ	17 mi	39,487	$76,605	$354,800
85266	Scottsdale, AZ	17 mi	12,516	$151,923	$1,128,500

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Questions about 85087

What city is zip code 85087?

85087 is assigned to New River, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85087 in?

85087 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85087?

About 10,157 people live in 85087, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85087 in?

85087 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85087?

The median household income in 85087 is $138,566.

What zip codes are near 85087?

The closest zip codes to 85087 are 85086, 85331, 85085, 85083, 85383.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85087, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.