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ZIP 85143

Pop. 44,444·Pinal County·48th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,999/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$34
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ZIP 85143 · $1,999
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,170
Research median
$2,140/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
$23,988/yr
At $1,999/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 (+2.3% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85143 (San Tan Valley, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,444
Median income
$93,707
Median age
37.4
Renters
19.9%
Age distribution
25.1%
21.6%
29.7%
14.2%
Under 1825.1%
18–3421.6%
35–5429.7%
55–649.5%
65+14.2%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
68.8%
25.9%
White68.8%
Black5.1%
Hispanic25.9%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
28.3%
41%
22.2%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college41%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
80.1%
19.9%
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85143 in San Tan Valley, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,657 → $1,999
up 20.6%
Income
$77,806 → $93,707
up 20.4%
Population
38,548 → 44,444
up 15.3%
Renter share
22.6% → 19.9%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
20.6% → 22.2%
+1.6 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85143 in San Tan Valley, AZ has increased from $1,657 to $1,999, a 20.6% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $77,806 in 2021 to $93,707 more recently. The population has grown by 15.3% since 2021, moving from about 38,548 residents to roughly 44,444. Renters now make up 19.9% of households, compared with 22.6% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85143 in San Tan Valley, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85143 covers San Tan Valley, AZ. The median rent here is $1,999/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($93,707/yr), ZIP 85143 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85143?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85143 (San Tan Valley, AZ) is $1,999. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85143 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85143's median rent of $1,999/mo is $34 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85143 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85143 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #48 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $1,999/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85143?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,999/mo in ZIP 85143. The local median household income is $93,707/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85143?

Rent in ZIP 85143 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85143 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85143 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,999/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($93,707/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85143 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85143 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.9% of ZIP 85143 households are renters, while 80.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85143 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85143 compare to the rest of San Tan Valley?

ZIP 85143 is more affordable than San Tan Valley overall. At $1,999/mo, it's $59 below the San Tan Valley citywide median of $2,058/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85143 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85143 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,999/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85143's median household income ($93,707/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85143 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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