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Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85012

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

6,390
1,124/sq mi
$86,620
Median income
$735,000
Median home value
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,124
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85012 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.7 square miles in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 6,390 residents, producing a population density of 1,124 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 85012 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85012 sits at $86,620 (19% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $70,264. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $735,000 (118% above the state average) with median rent at $1,746 per month, and 39.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, 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 85012 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 85012

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85012.

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 85012, 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

6,390

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

1,124

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85012?

37.8

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

12.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.1%
African American 5.7%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

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?

$86,620

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$70,264

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85012 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,620 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,204

Total Housing Units

4,757

Occupied Units

447

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.5%
Renter 60.5%

$735,000

Median Home Value

+118% vs state

$1,746

Median Rent

1978

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

-3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

332

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+232%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85012 have decreased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 226
2021 +14.2% 258
2022 +24.2% 321
2023 +7.1% 344
2024 -3.5% 332

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 1,090 business establishments in ZIP 85012, employing approximately 36,543 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,957,008,000.

1,090

Businesses

36,543

Employees

$3.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 371 34.0%
Health care and social assistance 165 15.1%
Finance and insurance 84 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 79 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 77 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 74 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 6.3%
Retail trade 49 4.5%
Information 26 2.4%
Construction 18 1.6%
Educational services 17 1.6%
Wholesale trade 16 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 16 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.7%
Manufacturing 6 0.6%
Industries not classified 4 0.4%

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 85012 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 85012 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 85012 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 85012 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
85014 Phoenix, AZ 24,782 0.8 mi
85013 Phoenix, AZ 19,314 0.7 mi
85015 Phoenix, AZ 37,644 1.8 mi
85016 Phoenix, AZ 33,896 2.4 mi
85017 Phoenix, AZ 38,872 3.1 mi
85004 Phoenix, AZ 4,965 3.9 mi
85003 Phoenix, AZ 9,369 3.9 mi
85006 Phoenix, AZ 25,742 3.2 mi
85019 Phoenix, AZ 25,042 4.2 mi
85020 Phoenix, AZ 32,850 4.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85012 in? ▼
ZIP code 85012 (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 85012? ▼
ZIP code 85012 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 6,390 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85012? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85012 is $86,620, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85012? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85012 is $735,000, which is 164% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85012? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85012 is White at 70.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85012? ▼
ZIP code 85012 has 1,090 business establishments employing approximately 36,543 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85012? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85012 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (371), Health care and social assistance (165), Finance and insurance (84). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85012? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85012 decreased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 85012? ▼
In ZIP code 85012, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.3% 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 85012? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85012 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 85012? ▼
In ZIP code 85012, approximately 39.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85012? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85012 is 15.3% 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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