| ZIP Code | 85021 |
|---|---|
| City | Phoenix |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/602/623 |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft |
| Latitude | 33.561061 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.094924 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.8% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 52% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 539 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,775 (19.8%) |
| Some College | 3,305 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 4,681 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,142 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,653 (35.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,481 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $433,000 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,221/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,136 |
| Vacant Units | 1,165 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,136 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,165 |
| Owner Occupied | 38.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 61.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 85021 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 40,026, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 85021 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,481 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85021 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $433,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,221 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 61.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 85021 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.8%. Residents are well-educated — 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85021 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 85021 in Phoenix, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 40,026 residents, a median household income of $58,481, and a median home value of $433,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.