Phoenix, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85054
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,384
- 231/sq mi High-density area
- $91,507
- Median income Above-median income area
- $687,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phoenix pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 231
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85054 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85054 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to 5,384 residents across 23.3 square miles, a density of 231 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85054 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,507 (26% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,823. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $687,200 (104% above the average Arizona ZIP), with only 36.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,239.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85054 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 85054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phoenix, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85054.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
34 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 85054, 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
5,384
Population
23.3
Area (sq mi)
231
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85054?
38.5
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
19.8%
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?
$91,507
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$74,823
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85054 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)
$91,507 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
6,520housing units
6,520
Total Housing Units
5,554
Occupied Units
966
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$687,200
Median Home Value
+104% vs state ZIP avg
$2,239
Median Rent
2010
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
+22.7%
YoY Change (2021)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85054 have increased 22.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | – | 179 |
| 2020 | – | 197 |
| 2021 | +22.7% | 242 |
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 371 business establishments in ZIP 85054, employing approximately 23,688 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,621,475,000.
371
Businesses
23,688
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 8.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 3.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 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 85054 vs 85050 →
ZIP 85054 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85032
Phoenix (85032)
65,485 residents
- 85022
Phoenix (85022)
46,395 residents
- 85254
Scottsdale (85254)
45,801 residents
- 85255
Scottsdale (85255)
37,270 residents
- 85260
Scottsdale (85260)
36,056 residents
- 85050 25,736
Phoenix (85050)
25,736 residents
- 85258 23,342
Scottsdale (85258)
23,342 residents
- 85024 22,898
Phoenix (85024)
22,898 residents
- 85253 17,047
Paradise Valley (85253)
17,047 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85054 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85054 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85253
Paradise Valley (85253)
$184,979 median income
- 85266
Scottsdale (85266)
$151,923 median income
- 85255
Scottsdale (85255)
$140,616 median income
- 85050
Phoenix (85050)
$139,836 median income
- 85254
Scottsdale (85254)
$123,203 median income
- 85258
Scottsdale (85258)
$114,111 median income
- 85024
Phoenix (85024)
$106,724 median income
- 85260
Scottsdale (85260)
$97,177 median income
- 85054
Phoenix (85054)
$91,507 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85054 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85050 | Phoenix, AZ | 25,736 | 3.0 mi |
| 85254 | Scottsdale, AZ | 45,801 | 4.0 mi |
| 85032 | Phoenix, AZ | 65,485 | 4.6 mi |
| 85260 | Scottsdale, AZ | 36,056 | 5.4 mi |
| 85266 | Scottsdale, AZ | 11,406 | 6.7 mi |
| 85255 | Scottsdale, AZ | 37,270 | 7.2 mi |
| 85253 | Paradise Valley, AZ | 17,047 | 8.9 mi |
| 85024 | Phoenix, AZ | 22,898 | 6.6 mi |
| 85022 | Phoenix, AZ | 46,395 | 6.9 mi |
| 85258 | Scottsdale, AZ | 23,342 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85054, 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 (5,384 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 85054 in?
ZIP code 85054 (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 85054?
ZIP code 85054 in Phoenix, AZ has a population of 5,384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85054?
The median household income in ZIP 85054 is $91,507, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85054?
The median home value in ZIP 85054 is $687,200, which is 147% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85054 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85054?
ZIP code 85054 has 371 business establishments employing approximately 23,688 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85054 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (60), Health care and social assistance (52), Accommodation and food services (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85054?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85054 increased by 22.7% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 85054?
In ZIP code 85054, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.4% 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 85054?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85054 is 20.4 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 85054?
In ZIP code 85054, approximately 36.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85054 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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