Phoenix, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85045
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,238
- 772/sq mi High-density area
- $153,583
- Median income Above-median income area
- $634,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phoenix pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 772
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85045 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85045 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to 7,238 residents across 9.4 square miles, a density of 772 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85045 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,583 (111% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,861. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $634,600 (88% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 91.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,430.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85045 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 85045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85045.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 8
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 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 85045, 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
7,238
Population
9.4
Area (sq mi)
772
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85045?
45.0
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
12.5%
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?
$153,583
Median Household Income
+111% vs state ZIP avg
$71,861
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85045 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$153,583 Top 2% higher than 98% of 372 Arizona 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
3,001housing units
3,001
Total Housing Units
2,960
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$634,600
Median Home Value
+88% vs state ZIP avg
$2,430
Median Rent
1999
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
+21.8%
YoY Change (2021)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85045 have increased 21.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +4.9% | 142 |
| 2018 | – | 159 |
| 2019 | +7.0% | 170 |
| 2020 | +3.0% | 176 |
| 2021 | +21.8% | 214 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 85045, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,458,000.
105
Businesses
182
Employees
$9.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 36.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.9% |
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 85045 vs 85048 →
ZIP 85045 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
- 85044
Phoenix (85044)
37,993 residents
- 85226
Chandler (85226)
37,376 residents
- 85339
Laveen (85339)
35,586 residents
- 85048
Phoenix (85048)
33,449 residents
- 85043
Phoenix (85043)
30,560 residents
- 85040
Phoenix (85040)
29,352 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85045 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85045 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
- 85226
Chandler (85226)
$114,817 median income
- 85339
Laveen (85339)
$110,602 median income
- 85044
Phoenix (85044)
$96,820 median income
- 85042
Phoenix (85042)
$88,717 median income
- 85043
Phoenix (85043)
$78,257 median income
- 85041
Phoenix (85041)
$75,301 median income
- 85007
Phoenix (85007)
$63,616 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85045 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85048 | Phoenix, AZ | 33,449 | 3.2 mi |
| 85041 | Phoenix, AZ | 54,947 | 6.0 mi |
| 85339 | Laveen, AZ | 35,586 | 5.2 mi |
| 85042 | Phoenix, AZ | 40,962 | 6.1 mi |
| 85226 | Chandler, AZ | 37,376 | 6.5 mi |
| 85044 | Phoenix, AZ | 37,993 | 6.8 mi |
| 85009 | Phoenix, AZ | 52,520 | 10.0 mi |
| 85007 | Phoenix, AZ | 14,040 | 10.3 mi |
| 85040 | Phoenix, AZ | 29,352 | 8.8 mi |
| 85043 | Phoenix, AZ | 30,560 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85045, 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 (7,238 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 85045 in?
ZIP code 85045 (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 85045?
ZIP code 85045 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 7,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85045?
The median household income in ZIP 85045 is $153,583, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85045?
The median home value in ZIP 85045 is $634,600, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85045 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85045?
ZIP code 85045 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85045 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (38), Health care and social assistance (10), Construction (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85045?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85045 increased by 21.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 85045?
In ZIP code 85045, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.6% 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 85045?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85045 is 28.8 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 85045?
In ZIP code 85045, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85045 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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