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Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85006

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

25,742
2,546/sq mi
$58,248
Median income
$408,100
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phoenix pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
2,546
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85006 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 25,742 residents across 10.1 square miles, a density of 2,546 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85006 reports a modest median household income of $58,248 (20% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $33,876. Local economic indicators show a 23.1% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $408,100 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,270 a month; 38.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 85006 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Maricopa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 85006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85006.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85006, Phoenix, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,742

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

2,546

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85006?

34.3

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

20.4%

Foreign-Born

White 36.0%
African American 7.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%

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?

$58,248

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$33,876

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85006 ranks nationally

Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,248 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,794

Total Housing Units

9,087

Occupied Units

1,707

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.2%
Renter 61.8%

$408,100

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,270

Median Rent

1962

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

485

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+385%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85006 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +385% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.7% 322
2021 +19.0% 384
2022 +22.2% 469
2023 -3.4% 453
2024 +7.2% 485

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 510 business establishments in ZIP 85006, employing approximately 11,784 people with a combined annual payroll of $860,544,000.

510

Businesses

11,784

Employees

$860.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 130 25.5%
Retail trade 67 13.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 67 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 42 8.2%
Finance and insurance 25 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.3%
Construction 20 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.1%
Manufacturing 14 2.8%
Wholesale trade 14 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.0%
Information 6 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.8%

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 85006 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 85006 ranks #4 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 85006 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 85006 ranks #null 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
85004 Phoenix, AZ 4,965 1.6 mi
85003 Phoenix, AZ 9,369 2.0 mi
85014 Phoenix, AZ 24,782 3.0 mi
85034 Phoenix, AZ 5,582 2.6 mi
85007 Phoenix, AZ 14,040 2.8 mi
85008 Phoenix, AZ 56,145 3.5 mi
85012 Phoenix, AZ 6,390 3.2 mi
85016 Phoenix, AZ 33,896 3.5 mi
85013 Phoenix, AZ 19,314 3.7 mi
85040 Phoenix, AZ 29,352 4.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85006 in? ▼
ZIP code 85006 (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 85006? ▼
ZIP code 85006 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 25,742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85006 is $58,248, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85006 is $408,100, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85006 is Two or More Ethnicities at 37.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85006? ▼
ZIP code 85006 has 510 business establishments employing approximately 11,784 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85006 are: Health care and social assistance (130), Retail trade (67), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85006 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 385%. 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 85006? ▼
In ZIP code 85006, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 85006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85006 is 22.5 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 85006? ▼
In ZIP code 85006, approximately 38.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85006 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.