| ZIP Code | 85050 |
|---|---|
| City | Phoenix |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,613 ft |
| Latitude | 33.687374 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.998931 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.0% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 210 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,087 (14.5%) |
| Some College | 1,450 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 2,691 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,602 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,194 (57.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $137,389 ▲ 80% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $564,200 ▲ 102% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,200/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,000 |
| Vacant Units | 535 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,000 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 535 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 85050 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 32,669, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 85050 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $137,389 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85050 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $564,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,200 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 85050 is primarily White (70.69%). Residents are highly educated — 65.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85050 stands at 3.7%, 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 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 85050 in Phoenix, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 32,669 residents, a median household income of $137,389, and a median home value of $564,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.