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 High-density area
- $106,724
- Median income Above-median income area
- $471,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85024 (Phoenix, AZ) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 335.4 in 2023 to 343.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,531. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $471,000 (40% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 65.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,943.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85024 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 85024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85024.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
87 establishments
- Construction
Construction
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
51 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 85024?
33.8
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
12.0%
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?
$106,724
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$53,531
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85024 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,724 Top 14% higher than 86% of 372 Arizona 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
11,130housing units
11,130
Total Housing Units
10,592
Occupied Units
538
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$471,000
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 85032
Phoenix (85032)
65,485 residents
- 85022
Phoenix (85022)
46,395 residents
- 85086
Phoenix (85086)
40,495 residents
- 85027
Phoenix (85027)
37,140 residents
- 85023
Phoenix (85023)
31,274 residents
- 85050 25,736
Phoenix (85050)
25,736 residents
- 85024 22,898
Phoenix (85024)
22,898 residents
- 85083 18,104
Phoenix (85083)
18,104 residents
- 85085 17,517
Phoenix (85085)
17,517 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85024 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85024 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85266
Scottsdale (85266)
$151,923 median income
- 85083
Phoenix (85083)
$149,087 median income
- 85050
Phoenix (85050)
$139,836 median income
- 85085
Phoenix (85085)
$128,984 median income
- 85086
Phoenix (85086)
$121,676 median income
- 85024
Phoenix (85024)
$106,724 median income
- 85054
Phoenix (85054)
$91,507 median income
- 85032
Phoenix (85032)
$78,643 median income
- 85023
Phoenix (85023)
$77,369 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85024, 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 (22,898 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 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.
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