Living in 85283 - Tempe, Arizona
Your complete guide to the 85283 zip code area: homes, neighborhoods, schools, and community insights.
ZIP code 85283 is located in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona. The median home price in this area is approximately $470K with a median household age of 37. The 85283 zip code covers south Tempe, one of the most desirable family neighborhoods in the entire East Valley.
The Complete Guide to 85283 - Tempe, AZ
The 85283 zip code covers south Tempe, one of the most desirable family neighborhoods in the entire East Valley. Warner Ranch and Circle G are popular communities with parks, community pools, and tree-lined streets. Kyrene de la Sierra and other Kyrene district schools are among the top-rated in Arizona, which is a major reason families choose this zip. South Tempe borders Chandler to the south and has easy access to the I-10 and 101 freeways. The dining and shopping along Warner and Elliot Roads are convenient and varied. Papago Park and Tempe Town Lake are a short drive north. The homes are mostly from the 1980s and 1990s, well-maintained and holding their value. It is textbook suburban excellence with Tempe character.
The 85283 zip code falls within Tempe in Maricopa County, covering a population of approximately 48,000 residents. The median age of 37 suggests a balanced mix of families, working professionals, and established residents who have chosen to put down roots.
Housing in 85283 spans a median home price of $470K, with median rental rates sitting at $1,450 per month. These rent levels place the area on the higher end of the Tempe market, consistent with the quality of housing stock and community amenities available. School-age families in 85283 are primarily served by Kyrene School District (rated A) 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 85283
ZIP 85283 carries a $470K 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 85283 is worth examining. At $1,450 monthly rent and a 3.7% annual rent-to-price ratio, an illustrative mortgage payment of roughly $2,377/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 37 in this zip suggests a stable mix of household types that keeps demand consistent across market cycles.
School Districts Serving 85283
What Makes 85283 a Great Place to Live
- Top-rated Kyrene School District
- Warner Ranch and Circle G communities
- I-10 and Loop 101 freeway access
- Family-focused south Tempe neighborhoods
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About This Guide
Incyte Realty monitors real estate conditions across the Phoenix metropolitan area, including 85283. The market insights in this guide combine regularly refreshed public market data with on-the-ground experience from a team that has been active in this market for over a decade.
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