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Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85024

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

22,898
314/sq mi
$106,724
Median income
$471,000
Median home value
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phoenix pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
314
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85024 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85024 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 22,898 residents across 73.0 square miles, a density of 314 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85024 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,724 (47% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $53,531. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Housing costs here run $471,000 for a typical home value (40% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,943 a month; 65.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85024 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 85024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85024.

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 85024, 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

22,898

Population

73.0

Area (sq mi)

314

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85024?

33.8

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

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?

$106,724

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$53,531

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85024 ranks nationally

Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,724 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,130

Total Housing Units

10,592

Occupied Units

538

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$471,000

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,943

Median Rent

1995

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85024 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 223
2021 +18.9% 265
2022 +22.8% 326
2023 +3.0% 335
2024 +2.3% 343

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 615 business establishments in ZIP 85024, employing approximately 8,939 people with a combined annual payroll of $563,149,000.

615

Businesses

8,939

Employees

$563.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 14.2%
Construction 83 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 63 10.2%
Retail trade 51 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 51 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 7.5%
Wholesale trade 45 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 34 5.5%
Finance and insurance 33 5.4%
Manufacturing 26 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.9%
Educational services 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Information 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%

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 85024 vs 85085 →

ZIP 85024 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 85024 ranks #7 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 85024 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 85024 ranks #6 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
85085 Phoenix, AZ 17,517 3.4 mi
85050 Phoenix, AZ 25,736 4.0 mi
85027 Phoenix, AZ 37,140 5.3 mi
85022 Phoenix, AZ 46,395 7.6 mi
85083 Phoenix, AZ 18,104 7.2 mi
85032 Phoenix, AZ 65,485 7.7 mi
85266 Scottsdale, AZ 11,406 7.0 mi
85054 Phoenix, AZ 5,384 6.6 mi
85023 Phoenix, AZ 31,274 8.0 mi
85086 Phoenix, AZ 40,495 7.4 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85024 in? ▼
ZIP code 85024 (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 85024? ▼
ZIP code 85024 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 22,898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85024? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85024 is $106,724, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85024? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85024 is $471,000, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85024? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85024 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85024? ▼
ZIP code 85024 has 615 business establishments employing approximately 8,939 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85024? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85024 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Construction (83), Health care and social assistance (63). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85024? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85024 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 85024? ▼
In ZIP code 85024, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 85024? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85024 is 23.3 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 85024? ▼
In ZIP code 85024, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85024? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85024 is 6.3% 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.