85383 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85383, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85383 is a zip code in Maricopa County, Arizona, which covers Deer Valley CCD and Wickenburg, with a total population of 66,707 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 85383 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85383.

The estimated population of people living in 85383 is 66,707, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85383 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
66,707
+14.27%
+44.64%
2020
58,375
+5.51%
-
2019
55,327
+9.98%
-
2018
50,308
+9.09%
-
2017
46,118
 - -

Population of 85383 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85383 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
71.9%
79.7%
 -9.79%
Black/African American
2.4%
2.2%
 +9.09%
Native
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Hispanic
11.3%
9.7%
 +16.49%
Asian
8.4%
4.7%
 +78.72%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.3%
2.6%
 +103.85%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85383 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 85383 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85383 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85383 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 +0.25% 40.5 +1.25% 39.2 -0.76%
2020 39.8 +4.19% 40 +3.9% 39.5 +3.95%
2019 38.2 +1.33% 38.5 +3.22% 38 +0.26%
2018 37.7 -1.57% 37.3 -0.8% 37.9 -2.57%
2017 38.3 - 37.6 - 38.9 -

The median age of the 85383 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 85383 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,491 +33.52% 3,482 +36.9% 4,781 4,876
10 to 19 4,069 +30.22% 3,411 +49.62% 5,436 5,419
20 to 29 1,871 +14.08% 2,211 +19.52% 2,111 2,618
30 to 39 2,437 +43.88% 3,006 +46.11% 3,628 4,545
40 to 49 3,567 +45.74% 3,979 +18.75% 5,440 4,764
50 to 59 3,453 +21.08% 3,384 +34.7% 4,225 4,697
60 to 69 2,299 +63.8% 2,576 +58.55% 4,151 4,435
70+ 1,371 +81.8% 1,511 +65.42% 2,838 2,743

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85383 zip code is $125,200.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 85383.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $137,932.00
  • 45 to 64
    $137,995.00
  • 65 and over
    $81,324.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85383 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 85383, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 85383 is currently $151,905.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

21.23% of households in 85383 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 85383 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    21.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85383 is $50,367.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85383 by the total population of 85383.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85383 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85383 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    22.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.61%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85383 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85383 zip over the age of 16 is 49,563.

Of those people, a total of 65.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 85383 is 63.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 85383 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,368 49.80% 12.80%
20 to 24 years 2,054 77.40% 9.80%
25 to 29 years 2,675 88.60% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 3,216 82.60% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 10,179 84.20% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 9,523 87.60% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 4,381 73.20% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 4,321 56.80% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 7,159 22.60% 15.00%
75 years and over 2,687 6.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85383. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 40,196 66.00% 4.20%
Black or African American 1,276 68.70% 1.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 353 43.10% 8.60%
Asian 4,147 64.10% 0.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 38 78.90% 0.00%
Other 947 76.10% 2.60%
Two or more races 2,606 65.30% 2.50%
Hispanic or Latino 4,847 68.40% 3.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 37,603 65.60% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85383 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 85383 is 31,365, with median earnings of $63,126.00.

Women in 85383 are earning approximately 64.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 31,365 $63,126.00
Male 16,664 $78,746.00
Female 14,701 $50,487.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85383 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 4,895 $106,188.00
Business and Financial 2,751 $72,970.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,778 $100,924.00
Architecture and Engineering 437 $125,020.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 166 $58,750.00
Community and Social Service 619 $53,245.00
Legal 452 $66,682.00
Educational and Library 2,077 $47,721.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 517 $43,403.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3,151 $84,921.00
Healthcare Support 592 $21,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 409 $72,917.00
Law Enforcement 406 $96,719.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,404 $11,028.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 325 $40,625.00
Personal Care and Service 802 $20,556.00
Sales 3,901 $56,584.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,049 $40,813.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 646 $77,609.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,080 $61,196.00
Production 702 $54,224.00
Transportation and Material Moving 533 $53,516.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85383 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 85383.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 3,038 $125,214.00 1,857 $77,898.00
Business and Financial 1,422 $74,844.00 1,329 $71,510.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,169 $125,291.00 609 $95,612.00
Architecture and Engineering 368 $125,820.00 69 $101,806.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $77,727.00 92 $29,435.00
Community and Social Service 276 $54,027.00 343 $51,799.00
Legal 134 $80,441.00 318 $66,648.00
Educational and Library 543 $48,429.00 1,534 $47,412.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 269 $41,728.00 248 $44,861.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,268 $138,958.00 1,883 $71,458.00
Healthcare Support 99 $20,824.00 493 $21,217.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 363 $74,345.00 46 $55,500.00
Law Enforcement 379 $97,865.00 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 425 $20,481.00 979 $9,206.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 274 $42,500.00 51 $21,705.00
Personal Care and Service 171 $2,499.00 631 $20,774.00
Sales 2,154 $87,000.00 1,747 $37,386.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,052 $39,097.00 1,997 $41,173.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 638 $72,266.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,044 $64,375.00 36 $39,107.00
Production 556 $54,914.00 146 $39,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 447 $54,479.00 86 $53,194.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 21,972 households in 85383, with an average household size of 3.03 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 19,063 families living in the 85383 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 85383:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 16,730 713 1,620 2,909
Average Household Size 3.32 3.04 3.23 1.22
Total Families 16,730 713 1,620 0
Average Household Size 3.31 2.86 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 19,063 families living in 85383, 3.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85383:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 23,095 housing units in 85383.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 21,972 95.14%
Vacant 1,123 4.86%

7.28% of the total 23,095 housing units in 85383 are rental units. This is approximately 1,681 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 20,210 are occupied by the owner - or 87.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85383 is $1,874.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85383 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    81
  • Less than $500
    22
  • $500 to $999
    54
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    426
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    453
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    306
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    340
  • $3,000 or more
    80

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85383 is $443,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85383 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    133
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    112
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    85
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,825
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    10,879
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6,519
  • $1,000,000 or more
    657

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85383. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85383 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    32
  • 1950 to 1959
    15
  • 1960 to 1969
    115
  • 1970 to 1979
    253
  • 1980 to 1989
    389
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,431
  • 2000 to 2009
    10,260
  • 2010 to 2013
    9,228
  • 2014 or later
    372

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 85383 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    101
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,935
  • 2 vehicles available
    11,347
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    6,589

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85383 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85383 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85383.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    356
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,180
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,535
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,502
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,904
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,688
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,483
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,000
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,738
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,278
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,739
  • 90 or more minutes
    761

Summary

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