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Phoenix, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85042

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

40,962
1,052/sq mi
$88,717
Median income
$398,000
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phoenix pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
1,052
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 40,962 residents across 38.9 square miles, a density of 1,052 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,717 (22% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $41,283. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $398,000 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,668 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 85042, plus 6 more within Maricopa County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 85042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85042.

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 85042, 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

40,962

Population

38.9

Area (sq mi)

1,052

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85042?

34.5

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

17.2%

Foreign-Born

White 33.0%
African American 14.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%

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?

$88,717

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$41,283

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85042 ranks nationally

Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,717 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,609

Total Housing Units

15,940

Occupied Units

669

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$398,000

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,668

Median Rent

1992

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

360

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+260%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85042 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +260% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.8% 229
2021 +20.7% 277
2022 +29.3% 358
2023 -1.4% 353
2024 +2.1% 360

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 519 business establishments in ZIP 85042, employing approximately 6,861 people with a combined annual payroll of $340,913,000.

519

Businesses

6,861

Employees

$340.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 85 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 65 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 11.8%
Retail trade 58 11.2%
Construction 40 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 39 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 6.2%
Finance and insurance 29 5.6%
Wholesale trade 19 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.1%
Information 14 2.7%
Educational services 10 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.5%
Manufacturing 5 1.0%

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 85042 vs 85040 →

ZIP 85042 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 85042 ranks #3 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 85042 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 85042 ranks #3 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
85040 Phoenix, AZ 29,352 2.7 mi
85044 Phoenix, AZ 37,993 3.0 mi
85048 Phoenix, AZ 33,449 4.0 mi
85041 Phoenix, AZ 54,947 4.0 mi
85034 Phoenix, AZ 5,582 4.7 mi
85006 Phoenix, AZ 25,742 6.7 mi
85004 Phoenix, AZ 4,965 5.9 mi
85283 Tempe, AZ 44,813 6.4 mi
85003 Phoenix, AZ 9,369 6.0 mi
85007 Phoenix, AZ 14,040 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Maricopa County

85225 standard
Chandler, AZ
Pop: 69,810
85032 standard
Phoenix, AZ
Pop: 65,485
85308 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 63,876
85204 standard
Mesa, AZ
Pop: 60,885
85301 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 60,161
85281 standard
Tempe, AZ
Pop: 57,348

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85042 in? ▼
ZIP code 85042 (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 85042? ▼
ZIP code 85042 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 40,962 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85042 is $88,717, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85042 is $398,000, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85042 is Two or More Ethnicities at 33.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85042? ▼
ZIP code 85042 has 519 business establishments employing approximately 6,861 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85042 are: Health care and social assistance (85), Accommodation and food services (65), Professional, scientific, and technical services (61). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85042 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 260%. 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 85042? ▼
In ZIP code 85042, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 85042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85042 is 25.0 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 85042? ▼
In ZIP code 85042, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85042 is 15.9% 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.