Living in 85143 - San Tan Valley, Arizona
Your complete guide to the 85143 zip code area: homes, neighborhoods, schools, and community insights.
ZIP code 85143 is located in San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. The median home price in this area is approximately $360K with a median household age of 32. The 85143 zip is the most populated zip in San Tan Valley, covering the northern and central portions of this booming community.
The Complete Guide to 85143 - San Tan Valley, AZ
The 85143 zip is the most populated zip in San Tan Valley, covering the northern and central portions of this booming community. Anthem at Merrill Ranch, Pecan Creek, and San Tan Heights are among the many master-planned communities here. The area along Combs Road and Ironwood Drive has become a commercial corridor with grocery stores, restaurants, and medical offices. Circle Cross Ranch and other newer developments keep adding homes. The San Tan Mountains provide the scenic backdrop to the east. Families move here from across the Valley for the new homes, larger lots, and strong sense of community. Combs High School and Poston Butte High School serve the secondary students. It is raw suburban growth with a frontier energy that is unmistakably Arizona.
The 85143 zip code falls within San Tan Valley in Pinal County, covering a population of approximately 55,000 residents. The median age of 32 reflects a younger, more transient population base that may include students, young professionals, and young families.
Housing in 85143 spans a median home price of $360K, with median rental rates sitting at $1,250 per month. Rental rates are in line with the broader San Tan Valley market, making the area competitive for tenants and attractive for investors seeking reasonable cap rates. School-age families in 85143 are primarily served by J.O. Combs Unified School District (rated B+) and Florence Unified School District (rated B), which provide solid educational foundations with a range of program options.
Real Estate Market in 85143
ZIP 85143 carries a $360K median, below San Tan Valley's $453K city median - which flags this as a value zone within the city where your dollar stretches further. ZIP-level pace data is not published at this granularity; the city and county pages carry the latest verified pace figures for the broader market.
The rent-versus-buy math in 85143 is worth examining. At $1,250 monthly rent and a 4.2% annual rent-to-price ratio, an illustrative mortgage payment of roughly $1,820/month (principal and interest, assuming 20% down at a 6.5% 30-year fixed rate) runs higher than renting, which is typical for appreciating markets where buyers are paying for future equity growth rather than immediate cash flow savings. The median age of 32 in this zip skews young, meaning higher turnover and more inventory cycling through the market - good for buyers who want options.
School Districts Serving 85143
What Makes 85143 a Great Place to Live
- Anthem at Merrill Ranch community
- Growing commercial corridors on Combs and Ironwood
- Affordable new construction for families
- San Tan Mountain views and recreation
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About This Guide
The pricing and market analysis for 85143 reflects published market data reviewed by Incyte Realty (see the update date on this page). Frank Vazquez and team provide no-pressure consultations for buyers and sellers navigating this market.
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