Phoenix, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85016
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,896
- 1,449/sq mi High-density area
- $87,850
- Median income Above-median income area
- $564,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phoenix pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,449
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85016 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 85016 (Phoenix, AZ) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 415.3 in 2023 to 421.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85016 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 33,896 residents across 23.4 square miles, a density of 1,449 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85016 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,850 (21% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,139. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $564,900 (67% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,687; 51.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85016 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 85016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85016.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
577 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
362 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
314 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
309 establishments
- Retail trade 214
Retail trade
214 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 85016, 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
33,896
Population
23.4
Area (sq mi)
1,449
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85016?
36.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
12.2%
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?
$87,850
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$70,139
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85016 ranks nationally
Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$87,850 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US 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
21,491housing units
21,491
Total Housing Units
19,031
Occupied Units
2,460
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$564,900
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$1,687
Median Rent
1977
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
421
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+321%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85016 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +321% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 284 |
| 2021 | +19.4% | 339 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 402 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 415 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 421 |
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 2,714 business establishments in ZIP 85016, employing approximately 57,139 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,289,684,000.
2,714
Businesses
57,139
Employees
$5.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 577 | 21.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 362 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 314 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 309 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 214 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 213 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 194 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 161 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 123 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 2.1% |
| Information | 45 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 37 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 34 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.1% |
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 85016 vs 85014 →
ZIP 85016 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
- 85015
Phoenix (85015)
37,644 residents
- 85018
Phoenix (85018)
36,065 residents
- 85016
Phoenix (85016)
33,896 residents
- 85020
Phoenix (85020)
32,850 residents
- 85006
Phoenix (85006)
25,742 residents
- 85014
Phoenix (85014)
24,782 residents
- 85013 19,314
Phoenix (85013)
19,314 residents
- 85028 19,157
Phoenix (85028)
19,157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85016 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85028
Phoenix (85028)
$125,054 median income
- 85018
Phoenix (85018)
$93,885 median income
- 85016
Phoenix (85016)
$87,850 median income
- 85012
Phoenix (85012)
$86,620 median income
- 85020
Phoenix (85020)
$83,735 median income
- 85013
Phoenix (85013)
$71,966 median income
- 85014
Phoenix (85014)
$66,731 median income
- 85008
Phoenix (85008)
$66,353 median income
- 85034
Phoenix (85034)
$63,559 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85016 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85014 | Phoenix, AZ | 24,782 | 1.6 mi |
| 85012 | Phoenix, AZ | 6,390 | 2.4 mi |
| 85018 | Phoenix, AZ | 36,065 | 2.6 mi |
| 85013 | Phoenix, AZ | 19,314 | 3.1 mi |
| 85006 | Phoenix, AZ | 25,742 | 3.5 mi |
| 85015 | Phoenix, AZ | 37,644 | 4.2 mi |
| 85020 | Phoenix, AZ | 32,850 | 4.0 mi |
| 85028 | Phoenix, AZ | 19,157 | 4.4 mi |
| 85034 | Phoenix, AZ | 5,582 | 5.5 mi |
| 85008 | Phoenix, AZ | 56,145 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85016, 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 (33,896 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 85016 in?
ZIP code 85016 (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 85016?
ZIP code 85016 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 33,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85016?
The median household income in ZIP 85016 is $87,850, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85016?
The median home value in ZIP 85016 is $564,900, which is 103% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85016?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85016 is White at 63.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85016?
ZIP code 85016 has 2,714 business establishments employing approximately 57,139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85016?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85016 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (577), Real estate and rental and leasing (362), Health care and social assistance (314). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85016?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85016 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 321%. 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 85016?
In ZIP code 85016, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.3% 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 85016?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85016 is 22.0 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 85016?
In ZIP code 85016, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85016?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85016 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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