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
$75,301
Median income
$347,100
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 85041 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.1 square miles in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 54,947 residents, producing a population density of 1,337 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 85041 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85041 sits at $75,301 (4% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $29,136. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $347,100 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,739 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85041 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, 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 85041 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 85041

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85041.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 85041?

33.6

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

21.6%

Foreign-Born

White 23.8%
African American 16.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%

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?

$75,301

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$29,136

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85041 ranks nationally

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

$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 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

20,095

Total Housing Units

19,316

Occupied Units

779

Vacant Units

3.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$347,100

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,739

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 85041 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 85041 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85041 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 85041 ranks #5 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
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

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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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