Phoenix, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85051
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,375
- 2,468/sq mi High-density area
- $69,189
- Median income Near-median income area
- $326,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phoenix pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,468
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85051 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85051 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 40,375 residents across 16.4 square miles, a density of 2,468 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85051 reports a modest median household income of $69,189 (5% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,709. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $326,300 (3% below the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,322; 55.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85051 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 85051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85051.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
108 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 38
Other services (except public administration)
38 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 85051, 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
40,375
Population
16.4
Area (sq mi)
2,468
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85051?
34.6
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
19.7%
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?
$69,189
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$28,709
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85051 ranks nationally
Phoenix, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,189 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,992housing units
16,992
Total Housing Units
15,922
Occupied Units
1,070
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$326,300
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,322
Median Rent
1973
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
355
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+255%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85051 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +255% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.5% | 230 |
| 2021 | +20.6% | 277 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 344 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 353 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 355 |
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 587 business establishments in ZIP 85051, employing approximately 7,612 people with a combined annual payroll of $288,736,000.
587
Businesses
7,612
Employees
$288.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 108 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 102 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 65 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 4.9% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.7% |
| Information | 14 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 0.5% |
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 85051 vs 85021 →
ZIP 85051 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85301
Glendale (85301)
60,161 residents
- 85029
Phoenix (85029)
43,233 residents
- 85051
Phoenix (85051)
40,375 residents
- 85017
Phoenix (85017)
38,872 residents
- 85021
Phoenix (85021)
37,743 residents
- 85015
Phoenix (85015)
37,644 residents
- 85302
Glendale (85302)
36,909 residents
- 85020
Phoenix (85020)
32,850 residents
- 85053
Phoenix (85053)
28,480 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85051 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85304
Glendale (85304)
$86,927 median income
- 85020
Phoenix (85020)
$83,735 median income
- 85053
Phoenix (85053)
$70,011 median income
- 85051
Phoenix (85051)
$69,189 median income
- 85019
Phoenix (85019)
$68,528 median income
- 85302
Glendale (85302)
$65,132 median income
- 85029
Phoenix (85029)
$64,556 median income
- 85021
Phoenix (85021)
$59,768 median income
- 85017
Phoenix (85017)
$58,346 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85051 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85021 | Phoenix, AZ | 37,743 | 2.3 mi |
| 85302 | Glendale, AZ | 36,909 | 2.6 mi |
| 85029 | Phoenix, AZ | 43,233 | 2.8 mi |
| 85017 | Phoenix, AZ | 38,872 | 3.5 mi |
| 85019 | Phoenix, AZ | 25,042 | 3.5 mi |
| 85301 | Glendale, AZ | 60,161 | 3.2 mi |
| 85053 | Phoenix, AZ | 28,480 | 4.9 mi |
| 85304 | Glendale, AZ | 25,883 | 3.6 mi |
| 85015 | Phoenix, AZ | 37,644 | 3.9 mi |
| 85020 | Phoenix, AZ | 32,850 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85051, 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 (40,375 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 85051 in?
ZIP code 85051 (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 85051?
ZIP code 85051 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 40,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85051?
The median household income in ZIP 85051 is $69,189, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85051?
The median home value in ZIP 85051 is $326,300, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85051 is White at 40.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85051?
ZIP code 85051 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 7,612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85051 are: Health care and social assistance (108), Retail trade (102), Accommodation and food services (79). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85051?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85051 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 255%. 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 85051?
In ZIP code 85051, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 85051?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85051 is 26.8 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 85051?
In ZIP code 85051, approximately 55.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85051 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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