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 High-density area
- $63,559
- Median income Near-median income area
- $422,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,959. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $422,200 (25% above the average Arizona ZIP), with only 22.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,479.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85034 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 85034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85034.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
172 establishments
- Construction
Construction
111 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
110 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
105 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 85034?
34.8
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
20.4%
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?
$63,559
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$50,959
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85034 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)
$63,559 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
2,928housing units
2,928
Total Housing Units
2,406
Occupied Units
522
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$422,200
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 85034 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85281
Tempe (85281)
57,348 residents
- 85008
Phoenix (85008)
56,145 residents
- 85042
Phoenix (85042)
40,962 residents
- 85018
Phoenix (85018)
36,065 residents
- 85016
Phoenix (85016)
33,896 residents
- 85040
Phoenix (85040)
29,352 residents
- 85006
Phoenix (85006)
25,742 residents
- 85007 14,040
Phoenix (85007)
14,040 residents
- 85003 9,369
Phoenix (85003)
9,369 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85034 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85034 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85018
Phoenix (85018)
$93,885 median income
- 85042
Phoenix (85042)
$88,717 median income
- 85016
Phoenix (85016)
$87,850 median income
- 85004
Phoenix (85004)
$73,750 median income
- 85008
Phoenix (85008)
$66,353 median income
- 85281
Tempe (85281)
$64,538 median income
- 85007
Phoenix (85007)
$63,616 median income
- 85034
Phoenix (85034)
$63,559 median income
- 85040
Phoenix (85040)
$60,727 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85034, 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 (5,582 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 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.
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