| ZIP Code | 85003 |
|---|---|
| City | Phoenix |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/520/602/623/928 |
| Elevation | 1,084 ft |
| Latitude | 33.45052 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.078343 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.65 |
| Below Poverty | 23.9% ▲ 139% above avg |
| College Grads | 53.1% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 48 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,554 (20.7%) |
| Some College | 584 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 1,334 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 382 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,595 (48%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,672 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $577,700 ▲ 107% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,258/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,117 |
| Vacant Units | 677 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,117 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 677 |
| Owner Occupied | 29.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 70.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.65 |
ZIP code 85003 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 10,155, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.4 years. Economically, 85003 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,672 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85003 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $577,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,258 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 70.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 85003 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.6%. Residents are well-educated — 53.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.9%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85003 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 85003 in Phoenix, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 10,155 residents, a median household income of $56,672, and a median home value of $577,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.