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Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85015

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

37,644
2,977/sq mi
$54,874
Median income
$345,000
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phoenix pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
2,977
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85015 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 37,644 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 2,977 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85015 reports a modest median household income of $54,874 (24% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $29,627. Local economic indicators show a 20.2% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $345,000 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,287 a month; 34.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 85015 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 85015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85015.

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 85015, 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

37,644

Population

12.6

Area (sq mi)

2,977

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 85015?

32.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

26.4%

Foreign-Born

White 32.8%
African American 13.9%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%

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?

$54,874

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$29,627

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85015 ranks nationally

Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,874 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

18,059

Total Housing Units

16,237

Occupied Units

1,822

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.6%
Renter 65.4%

$345,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,287

Median Rent

1971

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

416

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+316%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85015 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +316% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 271
2021 +19.9% 324
2022 +21.0% 393
2023 +2.0% 400
2024 +3.9% 416

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 667 business establishments in ZIP 85015, employing approximately 9,699 people with a combined annual payroll of $425,353,000.

667

Businesses

9,699

Employees

$425.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 160 24.0%
Retail trade 86 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 79 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 75 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 64 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 6.6%
Finance and insurance 38 5.7%
Construction 30 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 3.9%
Information 14 2.1%
Wholesale trade 12 1.8%
Educational services 12 1.8%
Manufacturing 9 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.9%

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 85015 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 85015 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 85015 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 85015 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
85013 Phoenix, AZ 19,314 1.1 mi
85017 Phoenix, AZ 38,872 1.3 mi
85012 Phoenix, AZ 6,390 1.8 mi
85019 Phoenix, AZ 25,042 2.4 mi
85014 Phoenix, AZ 24,782 2.6 mi
85021 Phoenix, AZ 37,743 3.5 mi
85007 Phoenix, AZ 14,040 4.3 mi
85016 Phoenix, AZ 33,896 4.2 mi
85031 Phoenix, AZ 30,493 4.0 mi
85051 Phoenix, AZ 40,375 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85015 in? ▼
ZIP code 85015 (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 85015? ▼
ZIP code 85015 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 37,644 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85015 is $54,874, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85015 is $345,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85015 is Two or More Ethnicities at 32.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85015? ▼
ZIP code 85015 has 667 business establishments employing approximately 9,699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85015 are: Health care and social assistance (160), Retail trade (86), Accommodation and food services (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85015 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 316%. 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 85015? ▼
In ZIP code 85015, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 85015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85015 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85015? ▼
In ZIP code 85015, approximately 34.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85015 is 20.2% 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.