ZIP Code 85268 is associated with the U.S. city Fountain Hills in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 25,022. The 85268 ZIP Code has a median age of 59.4 years, and 44.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $85,344, while about 4% of the population lives below the poverty line. About 96.9% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $60,116.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 85268 is $85,344, while the region's mean household income is $122,856. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $60,116. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85268 of $60,116 is approximately 95.86% more than the per capita income in Arizona overall of $30,694. An estimated 3.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 63.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 85268 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.3% of 85268 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 14.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85268, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 4.5% of 85268 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85268 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.6%), followed by Asian (2.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 85268 are older than average. The median age of 59.4 years in ZIP Code 85268 is approximately 55.91% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 44.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.1% of the population in 85268 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 85268 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 23.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.5% |
| 85 years and over | 3.4% |
In ZIP Code 85268, 96.9% of the population graduated high school, while 49.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.2% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 14.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.9% |
| Associate's degree | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 19.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85268 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85268 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 85268, 51.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 14.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.0 minutes. Approximately 21.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85268 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 85268 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.3% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.0% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |
In ZIP Code 85268, 91.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Maricopa County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 85268 in January 2025 comes in at $730,991. The January 2025 value is approximately 0% higher than the $730,714 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $719,716 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85268, an estimated 40.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 27.6% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Maricopa County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $730,991 |
| Dec 2024 | $730,870 |
| Nov 2024 | $730,232 |
| Oct 2024 | $729,697 |
| Sep 2024 | $729,764 |
| Aug 2024 | $730,714 |
| Jul 2024 | $732,953 |
| Jun 2024 | $733,669 |
| May 2024 | $732,651 |
| Apr 2024 | $728,025 |
| Mar 2024 | $722,991 |
| Feb 2024 | $719,716 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 40.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85268 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 59.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about equal to an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 85268 | 10.85¢/kWh | 8.84¢/kWh | 6.1¢/kWh |
| Arizona | 15.27¢/kWh | 12.59¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 85268 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.88 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.14 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.95 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.28 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.17 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 7.02 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.36 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.63 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.99 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.91 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.3 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.43 | 1.78 | 5.46 |