What to know about ZIP 85078
ZIP code 85078 covers ZIP 85078 with a population of about 3,085.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 47.6 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 85078 covers ZIP 85078 with a population of about 3,085.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 47.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) media market.
Median household income in ZIP 85078 is about $80,964 — about 8% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.5%; unemployment rate near 3.3%; 40.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Construction; about 14.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with 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 $487,100 — about 40% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $894 (about 23% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 79.8% (about 14.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 85078, a household would need roughly $134,000 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 $3,129. That is about 66% above the local median household income ($80,964), 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.