ZIP Code 85085

In ZIP code 85085, near Phoenix, homes carry a median value of $669,100, yet the county's effective property tax rate of 0.44% yields an annual bill well below what that price might imply elsewhere. Households here earn a median of $128,984, with per-capita income at $59,771, so property taxes absorb a smaller share of earnings than in many markets. A 9.10% combined sales tax applies to purchases, adding to the overall cost of living. High home values paired with low tax rates shape a distinctive affordability picture across this part of the Phoenix area.