Tempe ZIP codes we cover
| ZIP | Area | About the area |
|---|---|---|
| 85281 | North Tempe | 85281 covers Downtown Tempe, the ASU Tempe campus area and some of the city's oldest neighborhoods. |
| 85282 | Central Tempe | 85282 runs through the middle of Tempe, with mid-century neighborhoods like Broadmor and Southern Palms. |
| 85283 | South Central Tempe | 85283 includes The Lakes, the Kiwanis Park area and neighborhoods built out largely from the 1970s on. |
| 85284 | South Tempe | 85284 covers South Tempe, including Warner Ranch, with homes built mostly in the 1980s and 1990s. |
| 85280 | — | PO box ZIP for Tempe. No street addresses. |
| 85285 | — | PO box ZIP for Tempe. No street addresses. |
| 85287 | — | Arizona State University's Tempe campus ZIP. Campus facilities are managed by the university; nearby homes and businesses are in 85281. |
How Tempe's housing shapes sewer problems
Tempe grew in waves. The oldest neighborhoods, like Maple-Ash near downtown, date to the early 1900s. Mid-century subdivisions like Broadmor followed in the 1950s. In the 2000 Census, about half of the city's housing had been built between 1960 and 1979, and most of South Tempe filled in during the 1980s and 1990s.
The age of a home hints at what is under it. Older homes are more likely to have cast iron or other original pipe, mature trees and more joints for roots to find. Newer homes tend to see grease, root problems from maturing landscaping, and settling. Either way, a camera inspection tells you what is actually going on.
Questions about coverage
Do you cover my ZIP code?
We cover Tempe ZIP codes 85280, 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85285 and 85287. Call to be connected with a contractor serving your address.
Why don't 85280, 85285 and 85287 have their own pages?
85280 and 85285 are PO box ZIPs with no street addresses, and 85287 is the ASU campus ZIP. Homes and businesses near them are covered by the neighborhood pages above.