| ZIP Code | 85027 |
|---|---|
| City | Phoenix |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 623/928 |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft |
| Latitude | 33.677473 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.10228 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 403 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,883 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 3,641 (14%) |
| Associates | 5,236 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,900 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,890 (30.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,255 ≈ Avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $316,100 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,488/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,458 |
| Vacant Units | 826 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,458 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 826 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 85027 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 38,986, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 85027 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,255 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85027 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $316,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,488 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.0%) and renters (45.1%). Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 85027 is majority White (60.52%). Residents are well-educated — 41.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.0%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85027 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 85027 in Phoenix, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 38,986 residents, a median household income of $73,255, and a median home value of $316,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.