Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85037

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

44,771
2,112/sq mi: $84,016
Median income: $330,200
Median home value: 14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs: 2,112
people per sq mi: 60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85037 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.2 square miles in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 44,771 residents, producing a population density of 2,112 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85037 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85037 sits at $84,016 (16% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $29,263. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $330,200 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,800 per month, and 59.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85037 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85037 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85037

Health care and social assistance

169
Construction

54
Accommodation and food services

42
Retail trade

37
Professional, scientific, and technical services

23

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85037, Phoenix, AZ · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

44,771

Population

21.2

Area (sq mi)

2,112

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85037?

30.1

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

24.1%

Foreign-Born

White 27.3%

African American 11.6%

Asian 2.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 37.2%

Hispanic or Latino 66.1%

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?

$84,016

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$29,263

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85037 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,016 Top 33% higher than 67% 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

16,448

Total Housing Units

15,943

Occupied Units

505

Vacant Units

3.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.9%

Renter 40.1%

$330,200

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,800

Median Rent

1994

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85037 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+8.5%	230
2021	+24.6%	286
2022	+25.9%	361
2023	-2.2%	353
2024	+5.1%	371

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 441 business establishments in ZIP 85037, employing approximately 8,965 people with a combined annual payroll of $437,092,000.

441

Businesses

8,965

Employees

$437.1M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Health care and social assistance	169	38.3%
Construction	54	12.2%
Accommodation and food services	42	9.5%
Retail trade	37	8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	23	5.2%
Other services (except public administration)	23	5.2%
Transportation and warehousing	20	4.5%
Finance and insurance	19	4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	18	4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing	15	3.4%
Educational services	6	1.4%
Wholesale trade	5	1.1%
Information	4	0.9%
Manufacturing	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 85037 vs 85305 →

85345

56,208
85033

53,037
85035

47,486
85037

44,771
85392

35,310
85353

31,011
85043

30,560
85031

30,493
85303

30,310

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85037 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

85353

$94,154
85305

$88,167
85392

$87,702
85037

$84,016
85307

$82,888
85303

$80,650
85043

$78,257
85031

$70,412
85345

$67,380

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85037 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
85305	Glendale, AZ	10,822	2.8 mi
85033	Phoenix, AZ	53,037	3.1 mi
85392	Avondale, AZ	35,310	2.7 mi
85353	Tolleson, AZ	31,011	5.0 mi
85303	Glendale, AZ	30,310	3.8 mi
85035	Phoenix, AZ	47,486	4.2 mi
85307	Glendale, AZ	9,230	4.3 mi
85345	Peoria, AZ	56,208	5.7 mi
85031	Phoenix, AZ	30,493	5.6 mi
85043	Phoenix, AZ	30,560	5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85037 in? ▼

ZIP code 85037 (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 85037? ▼

ZIP code 85037 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 44,771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 85037? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 85037 is $84,016, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 85037? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 85037 is $330,200, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85037? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 85037 is Two or More Ethnicities at 37.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.1% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 85037? ▼

ZIP code 85037 has 441 business establishments employing approximately 8,965 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 85037? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85037 are: Health care and social assistance (169), Construction (54), Accommodation and food services (42). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 85037? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85037 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 85037? ▼

In ZIP code 85037, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 85037? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85037 is 26.3 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 85037? ▼

In ZIP code 85037, approximately 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85037? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 85037 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.