Phoenix, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85044
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,993
- 1,018/sq mi High-density area
- $96,820
- Median income Above-median income area
- $474,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phoenix pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,018
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85044 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 85044 (Phoenix, AZ) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.4 in 2023 to 317.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85044 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 37,993 residents across 37.3 square miles, a density of 1,018 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85044 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,820 (33% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,377. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $474,800 (41% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 62.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,874.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85044 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 85044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85044.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
188 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
158 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
96 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
88 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 85044, 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
37,993
Population
37.3
Area (sq mi)
1,018
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85044?
42.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
9.3%
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?
$96,820
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$57,377
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85044 ranks nationally
Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$96,820 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
18,731housing units
18,731
Total Housing Units
17,833
Occupied Units
898
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$474,800
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,874
Median Rent
1989
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
318
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+218%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85044 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 209 |
| 2021 | +20.0% | 251 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 309 |
| 2023 | -1.3% | 305 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 318 |
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 1,018 business establishments in ZIP 85044, employing approximately 17,205 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,061,831,000.
1,018
Businesses
17,205
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 188 | 18.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 158 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 99 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 88 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 79 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 56 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.7% |
| Information | 16 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.8% |
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 85044 vs 85042 →
ZIP 85044 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85008
Phoenix (85008)
56,145 residents
- 85282
Tempe (85282)
48,671 residents
- 85283
Tempe (85283)
44,813 residents
- 85224
Chandler (85224)
42,796 residents
- 85042
Phoenix (85042)
40,962 residents
- 85044
Phoenix (85044)
37,993 residents
- 85226
Chandler (85226)
37,376 residents
- 85048
Phoenix (85048)
33,449 residents
- 85040
Phoenix (85040)
29,352 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85044 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85284
Tempe (85284)
$156,146 median income
- 85048
Phoenix (85048)
$122,833 median income
- 85226
Chandler (85226)
$114,817 median income
- 85044
Phoenix (85044)
$96,820 median income
- 85224
Chandler (85224)
$94,516 median income
- 85042
Phoenix (85042)
$88,717 median income
- 85283
Tempe (85283)
$84,568 median income
- 85282
Tempe (85282)
$79,036 median income
- 85008
Phoenix (85008)
$66,353 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85044 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85042 | Phoenix, AZ | 40,962 | 3.0 mi |
| 85284 | Tempe, AZ | 16,479 | 3.9 mi |
| 85048 | Phoenix, AZ | 33,449 | 3.7 mi |
| 85040 | Phoenix, AZ | 29,352 | 4.6 mi |
| 85226 | Chandler, AZ | 37,376 | 5.8 mi |
| 85283 | Tempe, AZ | 44,813 | 4.3 mi |
| 85034 | Phoenix, AZ | 5,582 | 6.5 mi |
| 85282 | Tempe, AZ | 48,671 | 5.4 mi |
| 85008 | Phoenix, AZ | 56,145 | 8.4 mi |
| 85224 | Chandler, AZ | 42,796 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85044, 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 (37,993 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 85044 in?
ZIP code 85044 (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 85044?
ZIP code 85044 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 37,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85044?
The median household income in ZIP 85044 is $96,820, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85044?
The median home value in ZIP 85044 is $474,800, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85044 is White at 65.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85044?
ZIP code 85044 has 1,018 business establishments employing approximately 17,205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85044 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (188), Health care and social assistance (158), Retail trade (99). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85044?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85044 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 85044?
In ZIP code 85044, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% 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 85044?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85044 is 23.6 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 85044?
In ZIP code 85044, approximately 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85044 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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