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 High-density area
- $58,248
- Median income Below-median income area
- $408,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85006 (Phoenix, AZ) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 452.9 in 2023 to 485.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,876. The poverty rate is 23.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $408,100 (21% above the average Arizona ZIP), with only 38.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,270.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85006 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
130 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 42
Other services (except public administration)
42 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 85006?
34.3
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
20.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$33,876
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85006 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,248 34th percentile higher than 34% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,794housing units
10,794
Total Housing Units
9,087
Occupied Units
1,707
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,100
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85006 vs 85004 →
ZIP 85006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85008
Phoenix (85008)
56,145 residents
- 85016
Phoenix (85016)
33,896 residents
- 85040
Phoenix (85040)
29,352 residents
- 85006
Phoenix (85006)
25,742 residents
- 85014
Phoenix (85014)
24,782 residents
- 85013 19,314
Phoenix (85013)
19,314 residents
- 85007 14,040
Phoenix (85007)
14,040 residents
- 85003 9,369
Phoenix (85003)
9,369 residents
- 85012 6,390
Phoenix (85012)
6,390 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85006 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85016
Phoenix (85016)
$87,850 median income
- 85012
Phoenix (85012)
$86,620 median income
- 85004
Phoenix (85004)
$73,750 median income
- 85013
Phoenix (85013)
$71,966 median income
- 85014
Phoenix (85014)
$66,731 median income
- 85008
Phoenix (85008)
$66,353 median income
- 85007
Phoenix (85007)
$63,616 median income
- 85034
Phoenix (85034)
$63,559 median income
- 85040
Phoenix (85040)
$60,727 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85006, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,742 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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