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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
$64,144
Median income
$292,800
Median home value
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $21,834. Local economic indicators show a 18.7% poverty rate alongside 6.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $292,800 (13% below the state average), median rent at $1,457 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.5%.

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. To put 85033 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 85033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85033.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 85033?

29.0

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

32.4%

Foreign-Born

White 23.1%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%

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

$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

$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 42.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

16,660

Total Housing Units

16,008

Occupied Units

652

Vacant Units

3.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$292,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85033 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 85033 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 85033 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.