PlainZIP

Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85034

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

5,582
189/sq mi
$63,559
Median income
$422,200
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phoenix pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
189
people per sq mi
23%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85034 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85034 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to 5,582 residents across 29.6 square miles, a density of 189 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85034 reports a modest median household income of $63,559 (13% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $50,959. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.9%. Housing costs here run $422,200 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,479 a month; 22.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 85034, plus 6 more within Maricopa County, give a clearer read than the 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 85034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85034.

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 85034, 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

5,582

Population

29.6

Area (sq mi)

189

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85034?

34.8

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

20.4%

Foreign-Born

White 41.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%

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?

$63,559

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$50,959

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85034 ranks nationally

Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,559 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,928

Total Housing Units

2,406

Occupied Units

522

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 22.5%
Renter 77.5%

$422,200

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,479

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,234 business establishments in ZIP 85034, employing approximately 63,321 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,696,845,000.

1,234

Businesses

63,321

Employees

$4.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 172 13.9%
Construction 111 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 110 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 105 8.5%
Retail trade 100 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 100 8.1%
Manufacturing 98 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 90 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 75 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 74 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 72 5.8%
Finance and insurance 47 3.8%
Information 28 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 26 2.1%
Educational services 17 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.5%

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 85034 vs 85040 →

ZIP 85034 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 85034 ranks #0 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 85034 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 85034 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
85040 Phoenix, AZ 29,352 2.0 mi
85006 Phoenix, AZ 25,742 2.6 mi
85008 Phoenix, AZ 56,145 2.7 mi
85004 Phoenix, AZ 4,965 3.1 mi
85003 Phoenix, AZ 9,369 3.5 mi
85007 Phoenix, AZ 14,040 4.2 mi
85016 Phoenix, AZ 33,896 5.5 mi
85042 Phoenix, AZ 40,962 4.7 mi
85281 Tempe, AZ 57,348 5.1 mi
85018 Phoenix, AZ 36,065 5.3 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

Maricopa County Phoenix, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85034 in? ▼
ZIP code 85034 (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 85034? ▼
ZIP code 85034 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 5,582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85034? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85034 is $63,559, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85034? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85034 is $422,200, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85034? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85034 is White at 41.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85034? ▼
ZIP code 85034 has 1,234 business establishments employing approximately 63,321 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85034? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85034 are: Wholesale trade (172), Construction (111), Professional, scientific, and technical services (110). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85034? ▼
In ZIP code 85034, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 85034? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85034 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 85034? ▼
In ZIP code 85034, approximately 22.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 77.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85034? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85034 is 25.4% 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.