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Population and households in ZIP 85008
Household size in ZIP 85008
| Period | ZIP 85008 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, ZIP 85008 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Phoenix area, where it has 2.80 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.93, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 85008
| Period | ZIP 85008 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.5 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.8 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.2 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.2, ZIP 85008 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.2, in line with the national trend. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 are younger.
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 85008
| Period | ZIP 85008 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 85008: 17.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 85008
Renters in ZIP 85008
| Period | ZIP 85008 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.3% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.1% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.0% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 85008 rent: 69.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 39.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 85008
| Period | ZIP 85008 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 85008 as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 8.7 points since 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 85008
| Period | ZIP 85008 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 85008 was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the wider Phoenix area, where the median home dates to 1993. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, 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 85008
| Period | ZIP 85008 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $758 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $773 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $931 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,369 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$611 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 85008 costs $1,369 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $611 a month from 2006–10, an 81% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
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 85008
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85008
| Period | ZIP 85008 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 85008: 23.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 85008
| Period | ZIP 85008 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.1% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.4% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.9% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.6% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in ZIP 85008 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 85008
| Period | ZIP 85008 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85008 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 85008 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 85008 | 2.72 | 31.2 | 17.1% | 69.0% | 8.8% | 1976 | $1,369 | 23.7% | 72.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 85034 | 1.81 | 42.9 | 8.6% | 79.1% | 46.2% | 2002 | $1,586 | 21.8% | 84.0% | 15.7% |
| ZIP 85018 | 2.19 | 41.4 | 8.2% | 42.0% | 10.6% | 1969 | $1,771 | 60.0% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 85006 | 2.49 | 33.8 | 17.3% | 61.0% | 14.5% | 1962 | $1,333 | 25.0% | 74.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 85016 | 2.03 | 38.1 | 10.7% | 49.0% | 11.0% | 1979 | $1,735 | 53.2% | 92.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 85004 | 1.61 | 31.6 | 3.4% | 75.8% | 10.4% | 1996 | $1,773 | 57.7% | 91.1% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 85014 | 1.94 | 37.7 | 7.8% | 60.1% | 10.1% | 1975 | $1,499 | 48.9% | 92.3% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 85003 | 1.52 | 36.7 | 6.2% | 76.9% | 6.5% | 1993 | $1,756 | 43.3% | 84.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 85257 | 2.00 | 40.2 | 6.6% | 41.1% | 11.8% | 1974 | $1,953 | 48.7% | 94.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 85040 | 3.04 | 32.3 | 23.9% | 52.4% | 5.8% | 1988 | $1,433 | 15.8% | 67.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 85251 | 1.88 | 40.4 | 5.7% | 50.6% | 15.1% | 1981 | $1,974 | 61.1% | 96.0% | 3.9% |
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 85008. 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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