US ZIP Code
85020

Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

● Active
👥 33,934 Population ↓ 4% since 2019
💰 $78,412 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019
🎂 43.9 Median Age ↑ 4% since 2019
🏠 $400,800 Median Home Value
▲ 44% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019
🎓 52.5% College Grads
▲ 36% above avg
📊 5.7% Unemployment
▲ 16% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code85020
CityPhoenix
StateArizona (AZ)
CountyMaricopa County
Area Code480/602/623
Elevation1,330 ft
Latitude33.566061
Longitude-112.055642
TimezonePhoenix
FIPS04013
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 53.2% (18,060) Female 46.8% (15,874) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60%Hispanic: 26.2%Black: 3.2%Asian: 2.6%Other: 4.2%Race
White60.0%
Hispanic26.2%
Black3.2%
Asian2.6%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.04
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads52.5% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma369 (1.6%)
HS Graduate4,310 (18.6%)
Some College2,557 (11%)
Associates3,796 (16.3%)
Bachelors2,008 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree10,193 (43.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 18.6%Some College: 11%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 43.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad18.6%
Some College11.0%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate43.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.1%Renter: 45.9%Tenure
Owner54.1%
Renter45.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–100k
1%
$100k–150k
3%
$150k–200k
4%
$200k–300k
16%
$300k–500k
36%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,412 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019
Median Home Value$400,800 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,389/mo ↑ 44% since 2019
Total Units18,231
Vacant Units1,774
Avg HH Size2.04

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–50k
13%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
13%
$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
7%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%

Summary

Total Units18,231
Vacant1,774
Owner Occupied54.1%
Renter Occupied45.9%
Avg HH Size2.04
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 85020 is in Phoenix, AZ, in Maricopa County.
ZIP code 85020 is located in Arizona (AZ).
ZIP code 85020 is in Maricopa County, AZ.
ZIP 85020 observes the Phoenix timezone.
The estimated population of ZIP code 85020 is 33,934 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 85020 is $78,412 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 85020 is $400,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 85020

ZIP code 85020 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 33,934, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years. Economically, 85020 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,412 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 85020 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $400,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,389 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.1%) and renters (45.9%). Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.

The population of 85020 is majority White (60.01%). Residents are well-educated — 52.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.2%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 85020 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.

Overall, ZIP code 85020 in Phoenix, AZ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 33,934 residents, a median household income of $78,412, and a median home value of $400,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.