85042 ZIP Code
Phoenix, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85042 |
| City/Town: | Phoenix |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,913 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,282 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,585 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,159 |
| Median Home Value: | $309,600 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.3700, -112.0300 |
Population Information (85042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,913 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,092 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,821 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,031 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,615 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,672 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,537 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,663 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,076 | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,056 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,388 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,794 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,314 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,969 | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,375 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 423 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $309,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,362 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,159 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,407 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 752 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,669 | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,738 | 37.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,395 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,343 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,229 | 10.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,761 | 22.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,183 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,632 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,440 | 17.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,807 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,282 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,002 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,861 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,585 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,164 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,918 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,246 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,655 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,326 | 85.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,476 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,041 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 75 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,128 | 45.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,557 | 16.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,142 | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,578 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 530 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,929 | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 10,049 | 21.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 13,601 | 29.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 24,993 | 53.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 22,581 | 48.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 327 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,077 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85042 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 361 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 735 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 972 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,068 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,484 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,769 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,195 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,640 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,557 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,626 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85042 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,289 | 68.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,753 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 485 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 43 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 568 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,586 | 15.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85042 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 118 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,747 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,950 | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 570 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,693 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,733 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 466 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,678 | 11.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,232 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,834 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,209 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 857 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 831 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.3% | 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 (85042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,941 | 83.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,129 | 53.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,418 | 35.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,484 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85042 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,181 | 85.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,429 | 22.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,289 | 14.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 522 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 664 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,720 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85042 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,355 | 70.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 980 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 270 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 349 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 626 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 579 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 789 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,197 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85042 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 168 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,866 | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,498 | 21.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,953 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,926 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,031 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,369 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 880 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 217 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 251 | 1.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85042 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 375 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 946 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,753 | 23.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,771 | 41.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,569 | 22.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 745 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85042 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,148 | 20.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 139 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,850 | 76.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 187 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85042 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 801 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,224 | 27.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,579 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,803 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85042 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 527 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 297 | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 503 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 756 | 7.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,552 | 26.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,392 | 35.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,495 | 15.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 147 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,595 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $454 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,362 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.11 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (85042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,407 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,669 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,590 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,414 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,575 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,033 | 39.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,162 | 20.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.45 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85042 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,610 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,275 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,417 | 39.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 326 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,508 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,395 | 39.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85042 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,756 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 346 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 734 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,785 | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,305 | 28.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,586 | 22.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,134 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,505 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,425 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,037 | 8.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 300 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,429 | 60.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,308 | 32.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85042 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,879 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,551 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,938 | 64.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,313 | 28.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,102 | 24.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 300 | 6.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,953 | 83.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,058 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,960 | 752.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,960 | 752.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,960 | 752.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 252 | 23.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 315 | 29.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 187 | 17.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,909 | 558.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 118 | 11.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85042 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,882 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,398 | 62.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,484 | 37.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 14,151 | 32.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 537 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 877 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 919 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85042 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,407 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,704 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
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