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Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85004

Maricopa County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,965
940/sq mi
$73,750
Median income
$417,400
Median home value
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phoenix pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
940
people per sq mi
21%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85004 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.3 square miles in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 4,965 residents, producing a population density of 940 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85004 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85004 sits at $73,750 (2% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $52,082. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $417,400 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,834 per month, and 21.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85004 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85004

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85004.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85004, Phoenix, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,965

Population

5.3

Area (sq mi)

940

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85004?

27.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 58.3%
African American 5.6%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$73,750

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$52,082

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85004 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,750 Top 47% higher than 53% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,072

Total Housing Units

6,444

Occupied Units

628

Vacant Units

1.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 21.1%
Renter 78.9%

$417,400

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,834

Median Rent

2011

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.5%

YoY Change (2022)

424

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+324%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85004 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +324% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +3.0% 264
2019 +6.4% 281
2020 +8.6% 305
2021 +24.7% 380
2022 +11.5% 424

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,236 business establishments in ZIP 85004, employing approximately 34,220 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,369,886,000.

1,236

Businesses

34,220

Employees

$3.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 341 27.6%
Accommodation and food services 185 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 134 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 107 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 77 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 5.9%
Finance and insurance 58 4.7%
Retail trade 47 3.8%
Wholesale trade 44 3.6%
Information 43 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 37 3.0%
Educational services 20 1.6%
Construction 19 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 19 1.5%
Manufacturing 15 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.7%
Utilities 4 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 85004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85004 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85004 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85003 Phoenix, AZ 9,369 0.5 mi
85007 Phoenix, AZ 14,040 1.3 mi
85006 Phoenix, AZ 25,742 1.6 mi
85012 Phoenix, AZ 6,390 3.9 mi
85034 Phoenix, AZ 5,582 3.1 mi
85009 Phoenix, AZ 52,520 3.4 mi
85014 Phoenix, AZ 24,782 4.0 mi
85013 Phoenix, AZ 19,314 4.1 mi
85040 Phoenix, AZ 29,352 4.0 mi
85015 Phoenix, AZ 37,644 4.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85004 in? ▼
ZIP code 85004 (Phoenix) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricopa-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85004? ▼
ZIP code 85004 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 4,965 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85004? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85004 is $73,750, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85004? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85004 is $417,400, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85004? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85004 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85004? ▼
ZIP code 85004 has 1,236 business establishments employing approximately 34,220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85004? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85004 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (341), Accommodation and food services (185), Health care and social assistance (134). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85004? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85004 increased by 11.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 324%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85004? ▼
In ZIP code 85004, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85004? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85004 is 21.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85004? ▼
In ZIP code 85004, approximately 21.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85004? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85004 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Phoenix, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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