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Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85032

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

65,485
2,035/sq mi
$78,643
Median income
$416,800
Median home value
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phoenix pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
2,035
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.2 square miles in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 65,485 residents, producing a population density of 2,035 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 85032 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85032 sits at $78,643 (8% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $43,139. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $416,800 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,609 per month, and 57.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85032 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 85032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85032.

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 85032, 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

65,485

Population

32.2

Area (sq mi)

2,035

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85032?

38.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

17.6%

Foreign-Born

White 59.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%

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?

$78,643

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$43,139

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85032 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,643 Top 40% higher than 60% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.1%

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

What does housing look like?

30,762

Total Housing Units

29,196

Occupied Units

1,566

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$416,800

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,609

Median Rent

1984

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

382

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+282%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85032 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +282% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 244
2021 +19.7% 292
2022 +23.6% 361
2023 -0.1% 360
2024 +5.9% 382

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 1,654 business establishments in ZIP 85032, employing approximately 18,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $807,340,000.

1,654

Businesses

18,582

Employees

$807.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 297 18.0%
Retail trade 219 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 188 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 188 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 178 10.8%
Construction 135 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 117 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 86 5.2%
Finance and insurance 80 4.8%
Wholesale trade 35 2.1%
Educational services 30 1.8%
Manufacturing 28 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 27 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 21 1.3%
Information 16 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.4%

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 85032 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 85032 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85032 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 85032 ranks #8 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
85022 Phoenix, AZ 46,395 2.8 mi
85028 Phoenix, AZ 19,157 3.5 mi
85254 Scottsdale, AZ 45,801 3.1 mi
85050 Phoenix, AZ 25,736 4.2 mi
85023 Phoenix, AZ 31,274 5.2 mi
85054 Phoenix, AZ 5,384 4.6 mi
85020 Phoenix, AZ 32,850 5.0 mi
85253 Paradise Valley, AZ 17,047 6.2 mi
85260 Scottsdale, AZ 36,056 6.6 mi
85053 Phoenix, AZ 28,480 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85032 in? ▼
ZIP code 85032 (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 85032? ▼
ZIP code 85032 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 65,485 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85032 is $78,643, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85032 is $416,800, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85032 is White at 59.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85032? ▼
ZIP code 85032 has 1,654 business establishments employing approximately 18,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85032? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85032 are: Health care and social assistance (297), Retail trade (219), Professional, scientific, and technical services (188). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85032? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85032 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 282%. 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 85032? ▼
In ZIP code 85032, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% 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 85032? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85032 is 23.6 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 85032? ▼
In ZIP code 85032, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85032 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Phoenix, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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