85281 — Tempe, AZ
HVAC Market Targeting Score
ZIP 85281 is predominantly rental (22% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $56K — earning a medium HVAC targeting score of 59/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 85281
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Tempe |
| State | AZ |
| Total Population | 68,623 |
| Total Households | 27,715 |
| Median Household Income | $56K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 5,981 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 22% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1988 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 53% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 27% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 20% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 85281 score 59/100 for HVAC?▾
The score of 59/100 is driven by: -12 owner_pct < 30% (x1.2); +10 owner-occ households >= 5000; +13 median home age >= 25yr (x1.3). Each signal is weighted for the HVAC vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 85281 to my HVAC service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your HVAC operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 85281. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2022 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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