Zip code 85131: Eloy, Arizona
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 85131
85131 is a small-town zip code in Eloy, Arizona (Pinal County), covering 307 sq mi of land. About 18,794 people live here, or 61 per square mile. The median resident is 40.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $56,576 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $259,200, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $981 a month.
13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.6 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and cleaning and personal care. 38% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 85131 compares
- Uninsured rate17.2%92ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%76th of 392 in AZ
- Poverty rate21.8%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%98th of 392 in AZ
- Housing vacancy12.6%81stU.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%193rd of 390 in AZ
- Diversity index63.580thU.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.937th of 394 in AZ
- 75thU.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%180th of 394 in AZ
- Veterans7.6%73rdU.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%204th of 394 in AZ
- Government workers16.8%71stU.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%160th of 393 in AZ
- 70thU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%140th of 393 in AZ
- Homeownership rate75.4%67thU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%204th of 390 in AZ
- 67thU.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%65th of 394 in AZ
- Average commute28.6 min66thU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min128th of 373 in AZ
- Median age40.763rdU.S. 38.9 · AZ 39197th of 394 in AZ
- 49thU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464184th of 388 in AZ
- Median home value$259,20035thU.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500224th of 366 in AZ
- 34thU.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%233rd of 393 in AZ
- Population18,79429thU.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838162nd of 394 in AZ
- 27thU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%217th of 372 in AZ
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%224th of 393 in AZ
- 26thU.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%231st of 393 in AZ
- 22ndU.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%280th of 393 in AZ
- 20thU.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543231st of 327 in AZ
- Median household income$56,57616thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964257th of 374 in AZ
- Broadband access84.6%11thWeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%267th of 390 in AZ
- Population density61/sq mi9thU.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi221st of 394 in AZ
- Residents under 1814.4%7thU.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%292nd of 394 in AZ
- 6thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%303rd of 394 in AZ
- Per capita income$20,8983rdWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503331st of 394 in AZ
- Median earnings per worker$31,0413rdWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427352nd of 387 in AZ
| Measure | 85131 | Pinal | AZ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 17.2% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 76th of 392 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.8% | 11.1% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 98th of 392 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.6% | 12.3% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 193rd of 390 | |
| Diversity index | 63.5 | 60.3 | 61.9 | 61.4 | 37th of 394 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.2% | 21.5% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 180th of 394 | |
| Veterans | 7.6% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 204th of 394 | |
| Government workers | 16.8% | 14.8% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 160th of 393 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 6% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 140th of 393 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.4% | 81.7% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 204th of 390 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.9% | 9.1% | 13% | 14.1% | 65th of 394 | |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 31.8 min | 25.4 min | 26.4 min | 128th of 373 | |
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.4 | 39 | 38.9 | 197th of 394 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.434 | 0.420 | 0.464 | 0.483 | 184th of 388 | |
| Median home value | $259,200 | $349,000 | $394,500 | $332,700 | 224th of 366 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.1% | 9% | 9.9% | 10% | 233rd of 393 | |
| Population | 18,794 | 469,006 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 | 162nd of 394 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44.3% | 46.8% | 51.4% | 51.1% | 217th of 372 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 2.9% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 224th of 393 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.9% | 8% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 231st of 393 | |
| Work from home | 8% | 16.9% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 280th of 393 | |
| Median gross rent | $981 | $1,537 | $1,543 | $1,413 | 231st of 327 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $56,576 | $80,266 | $79,964 | $80,734 | 257th of 374 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84.6% | 92.5% | 91.5% | 91% | 267th of 390 | |
| Population density | 61/sq mi | 87/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 221st of 394 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14.4% | 21.5% | 21.6% | 22% | 292nd of 394 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 12.9% | 22.5% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 303rd of 394 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $20,898 | $36,067 | $42,503 | $44,673 | 331st of 394 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $31,041 | $47,695 | $48,427 | $49,666 | 352nd of 387 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White38%
- Black8%
- Hispanic46%
- Asian0.8%
- Native American3%
- Pacific Islander1%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,838
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 73.4%
- Married couples
- 51.1%
- Living alone
- 20%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.6%
- Male / female
- 66% / 34%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 5,538
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Vacant
- 12.6%
- Median year built
- 2000
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 29.1%
- Home value to income
- 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 85131 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $52,435 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,709 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $31,907 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $30,128 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $31,614 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.3%
- Households with broadband
- 84.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 49%
- No internet access
- 12.3%
- Without health insurance
- 17.2%
- Limited-English households
- 4.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Eloy
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Pinal County
- Center point
- 32.6538° N, 111.5772° W
- Land area
- 307 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Eloy28% of zip
- Red Rock (unincorporated)3% of zip
- Coolidge2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 85131
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85123 | Arizona City, AZ | 7.2 mi | $69,137 |
| 85141 | Picacho, AZ | 8.3 mi | $71,346 |
| 85145 | Red Rock, AZ | 13 mi | $80,357 |
| 85130 | Casa Grande, AZ · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 85194 | Casa Grande, AZ | 17 mi | $82,935 |
| 85193 | Casa Grande, AZ | 19 mi | $57,930 |
| 85122 | Casa Grande, AZ | 21 mi | $68,443 |
| 85653 | Marana, AZ | 21 mi | $86,154 |
| 85128 | Coolidge, AZ | 22 mi | $65,477 |
| 85191 | Valley Farms, AZ | 24 mi | — |
| 85658 | Marana, AZ | 27 mi | $123,415 |
| 85172 | Stanfield, AZ | 28 mi | $71,806 |
Zip codes like 85131 elsewhere
Questions about 85131
What city is zip code 85131?
85131 is assigned to Eloy, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 85131 in?
85131 is in Pinal County, Arizona.
What is the population of 85131?
About 18,794 people live in 85131, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 85131 in?
85131 is in Mountain Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 85131?
The median household income in 85131 is $56,576.
What zip codes are near 85131?
The closest zip codes to 85131 are 85123, 85141, 85145, 85130, 85194.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85131, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.