Zip code 85173: Superior, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85173?

85173 is assigned to Superior, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85173 in?

85173 is in Pinal County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85173?

About 2,600 people live in 85173, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85173 in?

85173 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85173?

The median household income in 85173 is $46,128.

Q: What zip codes are near 85173?

The closest zip codes to 85173 are 85137, 85117, 85539, 85118, 85532.

Residential delivery areaPinal CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

2,600

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$147K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$881/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

48 sq mi

55 people/sq mi

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

About 85173

85173 is a small-town zip code in Superior, Arizona (Pinal County), covering 48 sq mi of land. About 2,600 people live here, or 55 per square mile. The median resident is 53.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,128 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $147,300, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $881 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.2 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in police and fire protection; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 41% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 85173 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older36.5%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%76th of 394 in AZ
Government workers33.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%65th of 393 in AZ
Median age53.8
97th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 3996th of 394 in AZ
Housing vacancy14%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%166th of 390 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.487
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.46471st of 388 in AZ
Poverty rate15.8%
72nd
U.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%152nd of 392 in AZ
Unemployment rate6.2%
71st
U.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%135th of 393 in AZ
Average commute29.2 min
70th
U.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min114th of 373 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters53.9%
62nd
U.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%118th of 372 in AZ
Homeownership rate69.7%
53rd
U.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%244th of 390 in AZ
Diversity index49.3
51st
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9166th of 394 in AZ
Tech workers2.9%
50th
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%154th of 393 in AZ
Uninsured rate5.7%
40th
U.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%294th of 392 in AZ
Veterans5%
38th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%292nd of 394 in AZ
Foreign-born residents6.8%
38th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%218th of 394 in AZ
Work from home10.2%
35th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%250th of 393 in AZ
Per capita income$34,721
33rd
U.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503197th of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$41,393
26th
U.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427245th of 387 in AZ
Self-employed workers6.9%
18th
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%277th of 393 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher18.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%242nd of 394 in AZ
Median gross rent$881
12th
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543259th of 327 in AZ
Median home value$147,300
9th
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500297th of 366 in AZ
Population density55/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi224th of 394 in AZ
Median household income$46,128
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964315th of 374 in AZ
Population2,600
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838273rd of 394 in AZ
Residents under 188.4%
2nd
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%348th of 394 in AZ
Healthcare workers4.3%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%326th of 393 in AZ
Broadband access73.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%324th of 390 in AZ

Measure	85173	Pinal	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Residents 65 and older	36.5%	21.5%	18.9%	17.2%	99th	76th of 394
Government workers	33.7%	14.8%	13.9%	14.5%	99th	65th of 393
Median age	53.8	40.4	39	38.9	97th	96th of 394
Housing vacancy	14%	12.3%	10.5%	10.1%	85th	166th of 390
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.487	0.420	0.464	0.483	84th	71st of 388
Poverty rate	15.8%	11.1%	12.5%	12.5%	72nd	152nd of 392
Unemployment rate	6.2%	6%	5.1%	5.2%	71st	135th of 393
Average commute	29.2 min	31.8 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	70th	114th of 373
Rent-burdened renters	53.9%	46.8%	51.4%	51.1%	62nd	118th of 372
Homeownership rate	69.7%	81.7%	67.4%	65.2%	53rd	244th of 390
Diversity index	49.3	60.3	61.9	61.4	51st	166th of 394
Tech workers	2.9%	2.9%	3.7%	3.8%	50th	154th of 393
Uninsured rate	5.7%	10.9%	10.5%	8.4%	40th	294th of 392
Veterans	5%	9.7%	7.9%	6.2%	38th	292nd of 394
Foreign-born residents	6.8%	9.1%	13%	14.1%	38th	218th of 394
Work from home	10.2%	16.9%	18.4%	15.1%	35th	250th of 393
Per capita income	$34,721	$36,067	$42,503	$44,673	33rd	197th of 394
Median earnings per worker	$41,393	$47,695	$48,427	$49,666	26th	245th of 387
Self-employed workers	6.9%	9%	9.9%	10%	18th	277th of 393
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.6%	22.5%	33.3%	35.7%	17th	242nd of 394
Median gross rent	$881	$1,537	$1,543	$1,413	12th	259th of 327
Median home value	$147,300	$349,000	$394,500	$332,700	9th	297th of 366
Population density	55/sq mi	87/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	224th of 394
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,128	$80,266	$79,964	$80,734	6th	315th of 374
Population	2,600	469,006	7,378,838	334,922,499	4th	273rd of 394
Residents under 18	8.4%	21.5%	21.6%	22%	2nd	348th of 394
Healthcare workers	4.3%	8%	9.3%	9.7%	2nd	326th of 393
Broadband accessWeakness	73.3%	92.5%	91.5%	91%	1st	324th of 390

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

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

10%

35–44

15%

45–54

11%

55–64

23%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

53.8

Under 18

8.4%

65 and over

36.5%

Race and ethnicity

White32%
Black0.8%
Hispanic64%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

49.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

59%

Spanish

40%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,289
Average household size: 2
Family households: 49.8%
Married couples: 36.2%
Living alone: 47.6%
Veterans (of adults): 5%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85173

$46,128

Pinal Co.

$80,266

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,721

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.487

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85173

$147,300

Pinal Co.

$349,000

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85173

$881

Pinal Co.

$1,537

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 1,498
Owner-occupied: 69.7%
Vacant: 14%
Median year built: 1953
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.8%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

65%

Carpooled

21%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

10%

20–29

30–44

36%

45–59

11%

60+

15%

Average commute

29.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Police and fire

14%

Transportation and moving

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Production

Education

Food service

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Sales

Computer and math

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

19%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Information

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Wholesale

0.7%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$41,393

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

33.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85173	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,885	$74,888
Service	$41,224	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,893	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$70,284	$49,199
Production and transportation	$24,890	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

42%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
Households with broadband: 73.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 38.9%
No internet access: 21.1%
Without health insurance: 5.7%
Limited-English households: 8.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Superior
State: Arizona
County: Pinal County
Center point: 33.2683° N, 111.1365° W
Land area: 48 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Superior4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 85173

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85137	Kearny, AZ	11 mi	2,406	$57,946	$134,000
85117	Apache Junction, AZ · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
85539	Miami, AZ	13 mi	3,386	$47,807	$137,500
85118	Gold Canyon, AZ	14 mi	14,932	$86,393	$481,700
85532	Claypool, AZ	20 mi	331	$73,802	$144,900
85140	San Tan Valley, AZ	20 mi	51,260	$101,477	$445,000
85545	Roosevelt, AZ	21 mi	604	$53,707	$189,500
85502	Globe, AZ · PO box	22 mi	—	—	—
85119	Apache Junction, AZ	23 mi	25,420	$71,585	$265,000
85190	Tortilla Flat, AZ · PO box	23 mi	—	—	—
85144	San Tan Valley, AZ · PO box	23 mi	—	—	—
85143	San Tan Valley, AZ	24 mi	44,444	$93,707	$389,200

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Questions about 85173

What city is zip code 85173?

85173 is assigned to Superior, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85173 in?

85173 is in Pinal County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85173?

About 2,600 people live in 85173, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85173 in?

85173 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85173?

The median household income in 85173 is $46,128.

What zip codes are near 85173?

The closest zip codes to 85173 are 85137, 85117, 85539, 85118, 85532.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85173, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.