Phoenix, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85041
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 54,947
- 1,337/sq mi High-density area
- $75,301
- Median income Near-median income area
- $347,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phoenix pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,337
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85041 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85041 (Phoenix, AZ) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 401.0 in 2023 to 441.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85041 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 54,947 residents across 41.1 square miles, a density of 1,337 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85041 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,301 (4% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,136. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $347,100 (3% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,739; 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85041 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 85041
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85041.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 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 85041, 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
54,947
Population
41.1
Area (sq mi)
1,337
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85041?
33.6
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
21.6%
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?
$75,301
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$29,136
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85041 ranks nationally
Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$75,301 Top 45% higher than 55% 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,095housing units
20,095
Total Housing Units
19,316
Occupied Units
779
Vacant Units
3.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$347,100
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,739
Median Rent
2001
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
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
441
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+341%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85041 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +341% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 257 |
| 2021 | +26.2% | 324 |
| 2022 | +24.4% | 403 |
| 2023 | -0.5% | 401 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 441 |
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 532 business establishments in ZIP 85041, employing approximately 6,826 people with a combined annual payroll of $337,801,000.
532
Businesses
6,826
Employees
$337.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 78 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 60 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
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 85041 vs 85009 →
ZIP 85041 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85041
Phoenix (85041)
54,947 residents
- 85009
Phoenix (85009)
52,520 residents
- 85042
Phoenix (85042)
40,962 residents
- 85015
Phoenix (85015)
37,644 residents
- 85048
Phoenix (85048)
33,449 residents
- 85043
Phoenix (85043)
30,560 residents
- 85040
Phoenix (85040)
29,352 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 85041 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85041 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85045
Phoenix (85045)
$153,583 median income
- 85048
Phoenix (85048)
$122,833 median income
- 85042
Phoenix (85042)
$88,717 median income
- 85043
Phoenix (85043)
$78,257 median income
- 85041
Phoenix (85041)
$75,301 median income
- 85004
Phoenix (85004)
$73,750 median income
- 85007
Phoenix (85007)
$63,616 median income
- 85040 $60,727
Phoenix (85040)
$60,727 median income
- 85003 $60,461
Phoenix (85003)
$60,461 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85041 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85009 | Phoenix, AZ | 52,520 | 4.1 mi |
| 85007 | Phoenix, AZ | 14,040 | 4.4 mi |
| 85042 | Phoenix, AZ | 40,962 | 4.0 mi |
| 85045 | Phoenix, AZ | 7,238 | 6.0 mi |
| 85003 | Phoenix, AZ | 9,369 | 4.8 mi |
| 85040 | Phoenix, AZ | 29,352 | 4.9 mi |
| 85004 | Phoenix, AZ | 4,965 | 5.1 mi |
| 85048 | Phoenix, AZ | 33,449 | 5.9 mi |
| 85015 | Phoenix, AZ | 37,644 | 8.5 mi |
| 85043 | Phoenix, AZ | 30,560 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85041, 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 (54,947 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 85041 in?
ZIP code 85041 (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 85041?
ZIP code 85041 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 54,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85041?
The median household income in ZIP 85041 is $75,301, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85041?
The median home value in ZIP 85041 is $347,100, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85041 is Two or More Ethnicities at 33.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85041?
ZIP code 85041 has 532 business establishments employing approximately 6,826 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85041?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85041 are: Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (72), Construction (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85041?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85041 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 341%. 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 85041?
In ZIP code 85041, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 85041?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85041 is 26.4 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 85041?
In ZIP code 85041, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85041?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85041 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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