ZIP Code 85281: Tempe, AZ
ZIP code 85281 is assigned to Tempe in Maricopa County, Arizona. Its reference point is at latitude 33.4227 and longitude -111.9261 (33°25'21.7"N 111°55'34.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 85281
Tempe has 8 ZIP codes in our directory, and Maricopa County has 193.
Arizona has 544 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 85287 in Tempe, about 0.6 mi to the northwest.
| ZIP code | 85281 |
|---|---|
| Place | Tempe |
| County | Maricopa County |
| State | Arizona |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 33.4227 |
| Longitude | -111.9261 |
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Map of ZIP Code 85281
Map centred on 33.4227, -111.9261. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Tempe, Arizona
Video: Tempe, Arizona
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Tempe, Arizona - Travel Guide 2024 — by DoTravel · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 85281
These 13 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 85281, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 85281, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Fountain Hills – 2.2 mi northwest
- Mesa – 4.7 mi southeast
- Scottsdale – 7.3 mi north
- Paradise Valley – 8.9 mi north
- Chandler – 9.4 mi south
- Gilbert – 10 mi southeast
- Phoenix – 12 mi west
- Cave Creek – 13 mi northwest
- Laveen – 15 mi west
- Higley – 16 mi southeast
- Glendale – 16 mi west
- Peoria – 18 mi west
Schools Near Tempe
If you are moving to ZIP code 85281, check with the education authority that serves Tempe, Maricopa County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Fountain Hills, Scottsdale and Mesa widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Tempe, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Arizona area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Tempe can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Fountain Hills, Scottsdale and Mesa.
Shopping and Dining in Tempe
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 85281, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Tempe, Arizona can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Maricopa County along with the name Tempe.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 85281, Fountain Hills lies about 2.2 mi to the northwest, Scottsdale lies about 3.1 mi to the north, Mesa lies about 4.0 mi to the southeast, Phoenix lies about 5.2 mi to the northwest and Paradise Valley lies about 8.9 mi to the north in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Tempe show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 85281
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“University Park Historic District (Tempe, Arizona)”): Mcmillin24, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Morrow-Hudson House (Tempe, Arizona)”): Mcmillin24, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“The queen is oxidizing (1316250360)”): Kevin Dooley from Chandler, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Vienna Bakery”): Min Lee, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Dave Giles (cropped)”): Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to Do in Tempe, Arizona - Travel Guide 2024” by DoTravel, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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