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ZIP 85120

Pop. 31,191·Pinal County·84th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,777/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$188
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ZIP 85120 · $1,777
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,324/yr
At $1,777/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyPinal County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85120 (Apache Junction, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,191
Median income
$57,786
Median age
56.6
Renters
17.8%
Age distribution
15.3%
14.4%
17.8%
16%
36.4%
Under 1815.3%
18–3414.4%
35–5417.8%
55–6416%
65+36.4%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
79%
17.6%
White79%
Black0.6%
Hispanic17.6%
Asian2.3%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
13.2%
34.1%
37.4%
15.3%
No HS diploma13.2%
HS diploma34.1%
Some college37.4%
Bachelor's+15.3%
Housing tenure
82.2%
17.8%
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85120 in Apache Junction, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,048 → $57,786
up 22.8%
Population
29,062 → 31,191
up 7.3%
Renter share
18.4% → 17.8%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
14.5% → 15.3%
+0.8 pts
Median age
57.4 → 56.6
-0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $47,048 in 2021 to $57,786 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 85120 in Apache Junction, AZ adding about 2,129 residents over the five-year window, up 7.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85120 covers Apache Junction, AZ. The median rent here is $1,777/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($57,786/yr), ZIP 85120 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85120?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85120 (Apache Junction, AZ) is $1,777. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85120 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85120's median rent of $1,777/mo is $188 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85120 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85120 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #84 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,777/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,777/mo in ZIP 85120. The local median household income is $57,786/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85120?

Rent in ZIP 85120 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85120 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85120 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,777/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($57,786/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85120 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85120 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.8% of ZIP 85120 households are renters, while 82.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85120 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85120 compare to the rest of Apache Junction?

ZIP 85120 is pricier than Apache Junction as a whole. At $1,777/mo, it's $36 above the Apache Junction citywide median of $1,741/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85120 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85120 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,777/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 85120's median household income ($57,786/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85120 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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