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Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85022

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

46,395
1,915/sq mi
$69,927
Median income
$425,200
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phoenix pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
1,915
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85022 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85022 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 46,395 residents across 24.2 square miles, a density of 1,915 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85022 reports a modest median household income of $69,927 (4% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $44,357. Poverty here runs at 12.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $425,200 (26% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,623 monthly, and 52.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 85022 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 85022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85022.

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 85022, 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

46,395

Population

24.2

Area (sq mi)

1,915

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85022?

37.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.4%
African American 9.8%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%

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?

$69,927

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$44,357

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85022 ranks nationally

Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,927 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

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

What does housing look like?

25,357

Total Housing Units

23,859

Occupied Units

1,498

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.3%
Renter 47.7%

$425,200

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,623

Median Rent

1986

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

338

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+238%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85022 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 214
2021 +20.0% 257
2022 +21.6% 312
2023 +0.7% 314
2024 +7.4% 338

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 880 business establishments in ZIP 85022, employing approximately 7,717 people with a combined annual payroll of $333,945,000.

880

Businesses

7,717

Employees

$333.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 146 16.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 128 14.6%
Retail trade 99 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 83 9.4%
Construction 77 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 70 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 66 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 7.3%
Finance and insurance 63 7.2%
Educational services 19 2.2%
Wholesale trade 15 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.6%
Information 13 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.3%
Manufacturing 8 0.9%

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 85022 vs 85023 →

ZIP 85022 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 85022 ranks #2 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 85022 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 85022 ranks #9 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
85023 Phoenix, AZ 31,274 2.5 mi
85032 Phoenix, AZ 65,485 2.8 mi
85020 Phoenix, AZ 32,850 4.1 mi
85053 Phoenix, AZ 28,480 4.6 mi
85029 Phoenix, AZ 43,233 4.0 mi
85028 Phoenix, AZ 19,157 4.3 mi
85027 Phoenix, AZ 37,140 4.7 mi
85021 Phoenix, AZ 37,743 5.2 mi
85254 Scottsdale, AZ 45,801 5.8 mi
85050 Phoenix, AZ 25,736 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Maricopa County

85225 standard
Chandler, AZ
Pop: 69,810
85032 standard
Phoenix, AZ
Pop: 65,485
85308 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 63,876
85204 standard
Mesa, AZ
Pop: 60,885
85301 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 60,161
85281 standard
Tempe, AZ
Pop: 57,348

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85022 in? ▼
ZIP code 85022 (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 85022? ▼
ZIP code 85022 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 46,395 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85022? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85022 is $69,927, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85022? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85022 is $425,200, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85022? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85022 is White at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85022? ▼
ZIP code 85022 has 880 business establishments employing approximately 7,717 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85022? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85022 are: Health care and social assistance (146), Professional, scientific, and technical services (128), Retail trade (99). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85022? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85022 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. 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 85022? ▼
In ZIP code 85022, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 85022? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85022 is 25.2 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 85022? ▼
In ZIP code 85022, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85022? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85022 is 12.6% 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.