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ZIP 85284

Part of Tempe, AZ
Pop. 19,492·Maricopa County·4th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,769/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$804
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ZIP 85284 · $2,769
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,020
1 BR
$2,200
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,400
4 BR+
$3,770
Research median
$2,550/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
$33,228/yr
At $2,769/mo median
Location
CityTempe
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85284 (Tempe, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 69.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,492
Median income
$156,146
Median age
45.5
Renters
18.2%
Age distribution
18.6%
19.3%
26.7%
16.1%
19.3%
Under 1818.6%
18–3419.3%
35–5426.7%
55–6416.1%
65+19.3%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
White71.5%
Black3.4%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian10.8%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
18.2%
69.7%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma10.1%
Some college18.2%
Bachelor's+69.7%
Housing tenure
81.8%
18.2%
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85284 in Tempe, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$132,837 → $156,146
up 17.5%
Population
19,067 → 19,492
up 2.2%
Renter share
18.6% → 18.2%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
65.2% → 69.7%
+4.5 pts
Median age
41.9 → 45.5
+3.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $156,146 today, compared with $132,837 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 19,067 residents to roughly 19,492. College-educated residents now make up 69.7% of adults here, versus 65.2% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 85284

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85284 covers Tempe, AZ. The median rent here is $2,769/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($156,146/yr), ZIP 85284 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85284?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85284 (Tempe, AZ) is $2,769. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85284 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85284's median rent of $2,769/mo is $804 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85284 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85284 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #4 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,769/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85284?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,769/mo in ZIP 85284. The local median household income is $156,146/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85284?

Rent in ZIP 85284 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 85284 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85284 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,769/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($156,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85284 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85284 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.2% of ZIP 85284 households are renters, while 81.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85284 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85284 compare to the rest of Tempe?

ZIP 85284 is pricier than Tempe as a whole. At $2,769/mo, it's $1,102 above the Tempe citywide median of $1,667/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85284 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85284 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,769/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 85284's median household income ($156,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85284 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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