ZIP 85331 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cave Creek town, AZ (85331)

Median Income

$123,710

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,069

Wealth inflow

Population

31,866

Unemployment

2.0%

1.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,069 for ZIP 85331 (Cave Creek town, AZ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.0%-45% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-73% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

1.9%-84% vs US avg

994

Establishments

6,723

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction5.5%
Manufacturing5.6%
Wholesale trade4.0%
Retail trade12.2%
Transportation, utilities1.9%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate13.1%
Professional, scientific, management14.9%
Education, health care, social20.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.3%
Other services6.7%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 85331 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.3%, median income rose 4.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 27.1%.

Median Income

$123,710

+65% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate