| ZIP Code | 85008 |
|---|---|
| City | Phoenix |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/602/623 |
| Elevation | 1,174 ft |
| Latitude | 33.463884 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.987763 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 18.8% ▲ 88% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,445 (4.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,376 (27.4%) |
| Some College | 3,545 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 5,623 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,573 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,040 (29.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,369 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $323,600 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 76% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,300/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 24,508 |
| Vacant Units | 1,706 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 24,508 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,706 |
| Owner Occupied | 30.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 69.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 85008 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 60,499, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.5 years. Economically, 85008 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,369 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85008 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $323,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,300 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 69.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 76% since 2019.
The population of 85008 is majority Hispanic (56.90%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.8%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85008 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 85008 in Phoenix, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 60,499 residents, a median household income of $61,369, and a median home value of $323,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.