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Population and households in ZIP 85003
Household size in ZIP 85003
| Period | ZIP 85003 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.74 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.90 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.83 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.52 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85003 are small: just 1.52 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 1.74 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Arizona ZIP code with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 85003
| Period | ZIP 85003 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 85003 is 36.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.7, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 85003
| Period | ZIP 85003 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in ZIP 85003, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 85003 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Arizona ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 85003
Renters in ZIP 85003
| Period | ZIP 85003 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.9% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.3% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.9% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 85003: 76.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 85003
| Period | ZIP 85003 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 85003 than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 7.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 85003
| Period | ZIP 85003 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +27 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 85003 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 85003
| Period | ZIP 85003 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $686 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $903 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,090 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,756 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,070 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 85003 costs $1,756 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Phoenix area overall ($1,927). Rent has climbed $1,070 a month since 2006–10, up 156%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 85003
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85003
| Period | ZIP 85003 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.1% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 85003 (43.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 18.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 85003
| Period | ZIP 85003 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.7% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.6% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.3% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in ZIP 85003 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.9 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 85003
| Period | ZIP 85003 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 85003 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Phoenix area overall (4.8%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 85003 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 85003 | 1.52 | 36.7 | 6.2% | 76.9% | 6.5% | 1993 | $1,756 | 43.3% | 84.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 85004 | 1.61 | 31.6 | 3.4% | 75.8% | 10.4% | 1996 | $1,773 | 57.7% | 91.1% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 85007 | 2.72 | 34.8 | 24.4% | 53.5% | 15.9% | 1962 | $1,282 | 24.3% | 76.6% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 85006 | 2.49 | 33.8 | 17.3% | 61.0% | 14.5% | 1962 | $1,333 | 25.0% | 74.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 85034 | 1.81 | 42.9 | 8.6% | 79.1% | 46.2% | 2002 | $1,586 | 21.8% | 84.0% | 15.7% |
| ZIP 85009 | 3.57 | 31.3 | 24.4% | 48.3% | 7.5% | 1963 | $1,230 | 7.7% | 58.6% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 85013 | 1.98 | 38.2 | 8.4% | 62.4% | 9.5% | 1972 | $1,586 | 45.4% | 92.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 85012 | 1.87 | 40.2 | 4.0% | 58.8% | 9.5% | 1980 | $1,536 | 58.1% | 93.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 85015 | 2.60 | 33.7 | 22.3% | 64.6% | 11.4% | 1970 | $1,331 | 25.5% | 78.5% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 85014 | 1.94 | 37.7 | 7.8% | 60.1% | 10.1% | 1975 | $1,499 | 48.9% | 92.3% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 85016 | 2.03 | 38.1 | 10.7% | 49.0% | 11.0% | 1979 | $1,735 | 53.2% | 92.8% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 85003. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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