85021 ZIP Code
Phoenix, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85021 |
| City/Town: | Phoenix |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,835 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,410 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,349 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,745 |
| Median Home Value: | $398,600 |
| Land Area: | 6.9 sq miles
18.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.5611, -112.0949 |
Population Information (85021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,835 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,502 | 51.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,333 | 48.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,104 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,593 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,331 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,264 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,695 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,467 | 16.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,065 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,386 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,277 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,525 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,695 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,488 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 945 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $398,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,116 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,745 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,489 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,256 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,474 | 39.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,015 | 60.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,848 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,676 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,671 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,790 | 21.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,475 | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,280 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,725 | 21.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,231 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,410 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,796 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,185 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,349 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,518 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,035 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,467 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,895 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,996 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,153 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 858 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,172 | 55.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,715 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,465 | 3.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,165 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 82 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,057 | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,179 | 18.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,583 | 21.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,633 | 34.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10,842 | 27.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 238 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 739 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,814 | 4.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 788 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 672 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,387 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,725 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,826 | 17.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,007 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,793 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,903 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,112 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,276 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,692 | 61.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,521 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,067 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 375 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 592 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,078 | 10.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,593 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,238 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 286 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,468 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 988 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 474 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,691 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,031 | 15.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,740 | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,869 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 841 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 800 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (85021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,273 | 83.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,595 | 51.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,407 | 41.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,362 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,005 | 78.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,608 | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,402 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,101 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 435 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,253 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,845 | 38.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 829 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 480 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,295 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,497 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,156 | 12.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,095 | 23.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 486 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 62 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 104 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 664 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,211 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,070 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,359 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,303 | 18.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,566 | 14.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,658 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 582 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 228 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,462 | 8.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,933 | 22.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,696 | 32.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,445 | 25.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,889 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 320 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,222 | 25.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 197 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,735 | 71.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 284 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,579 | 15.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,986 | 42.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,152 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,772 | 10.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 364 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 144 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 157 | 2.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 316 | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,147 | 17.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,923 | 29.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,007 | 31.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 416 | 6.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,975 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $545 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,116 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (85021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,489 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,309 | 32.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,331 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,327 | 26.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,873 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,690 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,602 | 27.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,297 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,331 | 45.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,133 | 37.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 524 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,939 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,954 | 36.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,552 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 422 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 608 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,902 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,503 | 17.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,117 | 24.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,419 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,792 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,635 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,925 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 569 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,149 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,207 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,250 | 78.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,020 | 20.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,360 | 66.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,182 | 27.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,713 | 21.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 478 | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,993 | 82.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 355 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,842 | 1927.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,842 | 1927.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,842 | 1927.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 279 | 78.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 955 | 269.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 66 | 18.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,509 | 1270.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 10.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,731 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,688 | 72.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,043 | 27.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,838 | 21.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 596 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 593 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,016 | 2.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,489 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,374 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
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