Living in 85282 - Tempe, Arizona
Your complete guide to the 85282 zip code area: homes, neighborhoods, schools, and community insights.
ZIP code 85282 is located in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona. The median home price in this area is approximately $420K with a median household age of 32. The 85282 zip code covers central-south Tempe, a well-established residential area that balances proximity to ASU with a quieter neighborhood feel.
The Complete Guide to 85282 - Tempe, AZ
The 85282 zip code covers central-south Tempe, a well-established residential area that balances proximity to ASU with a quieter neighborhood feel. Southern Avenue and Rural Road are the main commercial corridors with restaurants, groceries, and local shops. Homes are mostly from the 1960s and 1970s with block construction and irrigated lots that allow for lush landscaping unusual in the desert. Kiwanis Park is a major amenity with a lake, recreation center, tennis courts, and the beloved wave pool. The Tempe Public Library on Rural is one of the best in the Valley. Bus routes and the light rail extension keep things connected. Tempe Elementary and Tempe Union schools serve the area. It is livable, affordable, and genuinely charming.
The 85282 zip code falls within Tempe in Maricopa County, covering a population of approximately 45,000 residents. The median age of 32 reflects a younger, more transient population base that may include students, young professionals, and young families.
Housing in 85282 spans a median home price of $420K, with median rental rates sitting at $1,350 per month. Rental rates are in line with the broader Tempe market, making the area competitive for tenants and attractive for investors seeking reasonable cap rates. School-age families in 85282 are primarily served by Tempe Elementary School District (rated B+) and Tempe Union High School District (rated A), which includes at least one A-rated system that draws families from across the region.
Real Estate Market in 85282
ZIP 85282 carries a $420K median, below Tempe's $488K 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 85282 is worth examining. At $1,350 monthly rent and a 3.9% annual rent-to-price ratio, an illustrative mortgage payment of roughly $2,124/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.
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What Makes 85282 a Great Place to Live
- Kiwanis Park with lake and wave pool
- Irrigated lots with lush landscaping
- Tempe Public Library on Rural Road
- Established residential neighborhoods near ASU
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About This Guide
This guide draws on published market data, local reporting, and Incyte Realty's direct experience across 85282. Frank Vazquez has personally closed over 2,400 transactions in the Valley and is available for honest conversations about the market here.
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