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ZIP 85142

Pop. 93,700·Maricopa County·36th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,148/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$183
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ZIP 85142 · $2,148
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,960
1 BR
$2,130
2 BR
$2,470
3 BR
$3,290
4 BR+
$3,650
Research median
$2,470/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
$25,776/yr
At $2,148/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.2% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85142 (Queen Creek, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
93,700
Median income
$129,367
Median age
35.5
Renters
11.8%
Age distribution
29.3%
20.1%
29.3%
Under 1829.3%
18–3420.1%
35–5429.3%
55–6410.5%
65+10.8%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
21.4%
White71.5%
Black3.4%
Hispanic21.4%
Asian2.9%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
21.9%
35.8%
38.2%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+38.2%
Housing tenure
88.2%
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85142 in Queen Creek, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,857 → $2,148
up 15.7%
Income
$103,075 → $129,367
up 25.5%
Population
78,246 → 93,700
up 19.8%
Renter share
14% → 11.8%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34.7% → 38.2%
+3.5 pts
Median age
36.2 → 35.5
-0.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 85142 in Queen Creek, AZ has increased 15.7% since 2021, going from about $1,857 per month to roughly $2,148 today. Median household income grew from $103,075 to $129,367 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.5% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 9.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 78,246 to 93,700 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.8% change. About 11.8% of households rent today, against 14% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.7% to 38.2%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85142 in Queen Creek, AZ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85142 covers Queen Creek, AZ. The median rent here is $2,148/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($129,367/yr), ZIP 85142 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85142?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85142 (Queen Creek, AZ) is $2,148. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85142 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85142's median rent of $2,148/mo is $183 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85142 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85142 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #36 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,148/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85142?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,148/mo in ZIP 85142. The local median household income is $129,367/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85142?

Rent in ZIP 85142 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 85142 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85142 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,148/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($129,367/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85142 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85142 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.8% of ZIP 85142 households are renters, while 88.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85142 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85142 compare to the rest of Queen Creek?

ZIP 85142 is more affordable than Queen Creek overall. At $2,148/mo, it's $33 below the Queen Creek citywide median of $2,181/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85142 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85142 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,148/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 85142's median household income ($129,367/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85142 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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