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Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85035

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

47,486
3,208/sq mi
$60,440
Median income
$275,600
Median home value
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phoenix pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
3,208
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85035 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85035 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 47,486 residents across 14.8 square miles, a density of 3,208 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85035 reports a modest median household income of $60,440 (17% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $22,816. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $275,600 (18% below the state average), median rent at $1,481 a month, and owner-occupancy at 46.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 85035 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 85035

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85035.

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 85035, 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

47,486

Population

14.8

Area (sq mi)

3,208

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 85035?

27.4

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

31.3%

Foreign-Born

White 18.3%
African American 9.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%

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?

$60,440

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$22,816

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85035 ranks nationally

Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,440 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 45.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

16,165

Total Housing Units

15,676

Occupied Units

489

Vacant Units

3.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.6%
Renter 53.4%

$275,600

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,481

Median Rent

1979

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

-1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

390

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+290%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85035 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +290% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.4% 244
2021 +23.5% 302
2022 +27.1% 384
2023 +3.1% 396
2024 -1.6% 390

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 293 business establishments in ZIP 85035, employing approximately 5,013 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,580,000.

293

Businesses

5,013

Employees

$192.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 56 19.1%
Accommodation and food services 51 17.4%
Construction 36 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 31 10.6%
Finance and insurance 22 7.5%
Wholesale trade 18 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 17 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 16 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.8%
Information 6 2.0%
Manufacturing 5 1.7%
Educational services 5 1.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 1.4%

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 85035 vs 85033 →

ZIP 85035 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 85035 ranks #4 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 85035 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 85035 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
85033 Phoenix, AZ 53,037 1.9 mi
85043 Phoenix, AZ 30,560 2.7 mi
85031 Phoenix, AZ 30,493 2.2 mi
85301 Glendale, AZ 60,161 4.3 mi
85303 Glendale, AZ 30,310 4.5 mi
85037 Phoenix, AZ 44,771 4.2 mi
85019 Phoenix, AZ 25,042 4.0 mi
85009 Phoenix, AZ 52,520 4.3 mi
85017 Phoenix, AZ 38,872 4.8 mi
85302 Glendale, AZ 36,909 6.7 mi

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Pop: 69,810
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85204 standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85035 in? ▼
ZIP code 85035 (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 85035? ▼
ZIP code 85035 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 47,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85035? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85035 is $60,440, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85035? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85035 is $275,600, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85035? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85035 is Two or More Ethnicities at 38.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85035? ▼
ZIP code 85035 has 293 business establishments employing approximately 5,013 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85035? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85035 are: Retail trade (56), Accommodation and food services (51), Construction (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85035? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85035 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 290%. 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 85035? ▼
In ZIP code 85035, 45.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 85035? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85035 is 27.3 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 85035? ▼
In ZIP code 85035, approximately 46.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85035? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85035 is 21.6% 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.