| ZIP Code | 85086 |
|---|---|
| City | Phoenix |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/520/602/623/928 |
| Elevation | 1,899 ft |
| Latitude | 33.822515 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.130286 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 169 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,081 (17.3%) |
| Some College | 3,149 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 4,802 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 3,806 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,303 (42%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,543 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $554,100 ▲ 99% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,177/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,213 |
| Vacant Units | 1,282 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,213 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,282 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 85086 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 43,369, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 85086 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,543 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85086 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $554,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,177 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 85086 is primarily White (81.45%). Residents are well-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85086 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 85086 in Phoenix, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 43,369 residents, a median household income of $118,543, and a median home value of $554,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.