Living in 85390 - Wickenburg, Arizona
Your complete guide to the 85390 zip code area: homes, neighborhoods, schools, and community insights.
ZIP code 85390 is located in Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona. The median home price in this area is approximately $420K with a median household age of 58. The 85390 zip code extends into the greater Wickenburg area, covering newer developments like Wickenburg Ranch.
The Complete Guide to 85390 - Wickenburg, AZ
The 85390 zip code extends into the greater Wickenburg area, covering newer developments like Wickenburg Ranch. Wickenburg Ranch is a master-planned community with a golf course, clubhouse, and a resort-style pool. It has attracted retirees and second-home buyers looking for a quieter desert lifestyle. The homes are newer with Southwestern styling and desert-adapted landscapes. The area is surrounded by open desert and the Bradshaw Mountains in the distance. The commute to the northwest Phoenix suburbs takes about 30 minutes. Rancho de los Caballeros, a historic guest ranch resort, is in the area. It is a blend of new community planning and old Arizona ranch culture, wrapped in one of the most scenic desert settings in the state.
The 85390 zip code falls within Wickenburg in Maricopa County, covering a population of approximately 6,000 residents. Notable communities within this zip code include Wickenburg Ranch, each contributing to the area's overall character. The median age of 58 reflects the established and retirement-oriented nature of the community, where long-term residents and active adults set the neighborhood tone.
Housing in 85390 spans a median home price of $420K, with median rental rates sitting at $1,300 per month. Rental rates are in line with the broader Wickenburg market, making the area competitive for tenants and attractive for investors seeking reasonable cap rates.
Real Estate Market in 85390
ZIP 85390 carries a $420K median, below Wickenburg's $542K 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 85390 is worth examining. At $1,300 monthly rent and a 3.7% 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 58 in this zip reflects an established community where homes turn over less frequently, making listings in this zip more competitive when they do appear.
Neighborhoods in 85390
What Makes 85390 a Great Place to Live
- Wickenburg Ranch master-planned community
- Golf course and resort-style amenities
- Scenic Bradshaw Mountain views
- Rancho de los Caballeros historic guest ranch
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About This Guide
This guide draws on published market data, local reporting, and Incyte Realty's direct experience across 85390. 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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