Phoenix, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85033
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 53,037
- 3,359/sq mi High-density area
- $64,144
- Median income Near-median income area
- $292,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 7.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phoenix pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,359
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85033 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 85033 (Phoenix, AZ) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 399.0 in 2023 to 409.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85033 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 53,037 residents across 15.8 square miles, a density of 3,359 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85033 reports a modest median household income of $64,144 (12% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,834. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $292,800 (13% below the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,457; 57.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85033 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 85033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85033.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 38
Health care and social assistance
38 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 85033, 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
53,037
Population
15.8
Area (sq mi)
3,359
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85033?
29.0
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
32.4%
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?
$64,144
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$21,834
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85033 ranks nationally
Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$64,144 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US 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
16,660housing units
16,660
Total Housing Units
16,008
Occupied Units
652
Vacant Units
3.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,457
Median Rent
1976
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
410
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+310%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85033 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +310% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.5% | 255 |
| 2021 | +22.6% | 312 |
| 2022 | +26.6% | 396 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 399 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 410 |
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 451 business establishments in ZIP 85033, employing approximately 6,089 people with a combined annual payroll of $199,077,000.
451
Businesses
6,089
Employees
$199.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 107 | 23.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 84 | 18.6% |
| Construction | 57 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Information | 9 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 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 85033 vs 85035 →
ZIP 85033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85301
Glendale (85301)
60,161 residents
- 85033
Phoenix (85033)
53,037 residents
- 85035
Phoenix (85035)
47,486 residents
- 85037
Phoenix (85037)
44,771 residents
- 85017
Phoenix (85017)
38,872 residents
- 85302
Glendale (85302)
36,909 residents
- 85043
Phoenix (85043)
30,560 residents
- 85031
Phoenix (85031)
30,493 residents
- 85303
Glendale (85303)
30,310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85033 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85305
Glendale (85305)
$88,167 median income
- 85037
Phoenix (85037)
$84,016 median income
- 85303
Glendale (85303)
$80,650 median income
- 85043
Phoenix (85043)
$78,257 median income
- 85031
Phoenix (85031)
$70,412 median income
- 85019
Phoenix (85019)
$68,528 median income
- 85302
Glendale (85302)
$65,132 median income
- 85033
Phoenix (85033)
$64,144 median income
- 85035
Phoenix (85035)
$60,440 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85033 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85035 | Phoenix, AZ | 47,486 | 1.9 mi |
| 85031 | Phoenix, AZ | 30,493 | 2.5 mi |
| 85303 | Glendale, AZ | 30,310 | 2.7 mi |
| 85037 | Phoenix, AZ | 44,771 | 3.1 mi |
| 85301 | Glendale, AZ | 60,161 | 3.2 mi |
| 85043 | Phoenix, AZ | 30,560 | 4.4 mi |
| 85305 | Glendale, AZ | 10,822 | 3.6 mi |
| 85019 | Phoenix, AZ | 25,042 | 4.1 mi |
| 85017 | Phoenix, AZ | 38,872 | 5.2 mi |
| 85302 | Glendale, AZ | 36,909 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85033, 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 (53,037 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 85033 in?
ZIP code 85033 (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 85033?
ZIP code 85033 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 53,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85033?
The median household income in ZIP 85033 is $64,144, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85033?
The median home value in ZIP 85033 is $292,800, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85033 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 82.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85033?
ZIP code 85033 has 451 business establishments employing approximately 6,089 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85033 are: Retail trade (107), Accommodation and food services (84), Construction (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85033 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 310%. 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 85033?
In ZIP code 85033, 42.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 85033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85033 is 28.6 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 85033?
In ZIP code 85033, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85033 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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