What to know about ZIP 85312
ZIP code 85312 covers ZIP 85312 with a population of about 5,158.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) media market.
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ZIP Code 85312 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,158
Density
N/A
Median income
$66,849
-11% vs US avg
Home value
$279,400
-20% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,042
-10% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 85312
Income and economy in ZIP 85312
Median household income in ZIP 85312 is about $66,849 — about 11% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 26.7%; unemployment rate near 8.6%; 12.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Transportation; about 12.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 85312
Median home value is about $279,400 — about 20% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,042 (about 10% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 59.2% (about 6.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 85312, a household would need roughly $77,000 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 $1,795. That is about 15% above the local median household income ($66,849), 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.