Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85019

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

25,042
2,578/sq mi
$68,528
Median income
$305,200
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phoenix pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
2,578
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85019 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85019 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.7 square miles in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 25,042 residents, producing a population density of 2,578 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 85019 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85019 sits at $68,528 (6% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $22,851. The poverty rate stands at 21.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $305,200 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,469 per month, and 54.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85019 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85019 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 85019

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85019.

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 85019, 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

25,042

Population

9.7

Area (sq mi)

2,578

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85019?

29.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

33.6%

Foreign-Born

White 32.5%
African American 7.4%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%

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?

$68,528

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$22,851

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85019 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,528 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 41.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,988

Total Housing Units

7,677

Occupied Units

311

Vacant Units

3.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.2%
Renter 45.8%

$305,200

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,469

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

394

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+294%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85019 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +294% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.7% 247
2021 +22.2% 302
2022 +21.2% 366
2023 -0.5% 364
2024 +8.2% 394

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 321 business establishments in ZIP 85019, employing approximately 4,365 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,937,000.

321

Businesses

4,365

Employees

$237.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 14.3%
Manufacturing 45 14.0%
Retail trade 38 11.8%
Wholesale trade 29 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 29 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 27 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 24 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.4%
Finance and insurance 8 2.5%
Information 4 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 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 85019 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 85019 ranks #8 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 85019 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 85019 ranks #5 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
85017 Phoenix, AZ 38,872 1.1 mi
85031 Phoenix, AZ 30,493 1.8 mi
85015 Phoenix, AZ 37,644 2.4 mi
85301 Glendale, AZ 60,161 2.5 mi
85051 Phoenix, AZ 40,375 3.5 mi
85013 Phoenix, AZ 19,314 3.5 mi
85012 Phoenix, AZ 6,390 4.2 mi
85009 Phoenix, AZ 52,520 4.7 mi
85033 Phoenix, AZ 53,037 4.1 mi
85014 Phoenix, AZ 24,782 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85019 in?
ZIP code 85019 (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 85019?
ZIP code 85019 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 25,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85019?
The median household income in ZIP 85019 is $68,528, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85019?
The median home value in ZIP 85019 is $305,200, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85019?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85019 is Two or More Ethnicities at 36.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85019?
ZIP code 85019 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 4,365 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85019?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85019 are: Construction (46), Manufacturing (45), Retail trade (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85019?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85019 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 294%. 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 85019?
In ZIP code 85019, 41.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 85019?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85019 is 28.1 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 85019?
In ZIP code 85019, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85019?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85019 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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