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Population and households in ZIP 85028
Household size in ZIP 85028
| Period | ZIP 85028 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 85028 has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.45, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 85028
| Period | ZIP 85028 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.5 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.3 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85028 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 85028
| Period | ZIP 85028 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 85028: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 85028 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 85028
Renters in ZIP 85028
| Period | ZIP 85028 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85028 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 85028
| Period | ZIP 85028 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 85028 as nationally: 10.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Phoenix area overall (8.4%). Vacancy is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 85028
| Period | ZIP 85028 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 85028 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Phoenix area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1993. ZIP 85028 has older homes than at least four in five Arizona ZIP codes.
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 85028
| Period | ZIP 85028 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,445 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,354 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,694 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,107 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$663 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 85028 runs $2,107 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $663 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
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 85028
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85028
| Period | ZIP 85028 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.1% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.7% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 85028: 58.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 14.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 16 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 85028
| Period | ZIP 85028 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 85028: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 23 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 85028
| Period | ZIP 85028 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 85028 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend. 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 85028 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 85028 | 2.41 | 48.6 | 5.1% | 20.3% | 10.5% | 1976 | $2,107 | 58.7% | 97.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 85032 | 2.49 | 39.7 | 12.2% | 41.7% | 6.1% | 1985 | $1,796 | 34.7% | 87.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 85020 | 2.13 | 45.4 | 8.2% | 44.1% | 9.4% | 1977 | $1,604 | 43.8% | 90.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 85253 | 2.41 | 51.5 | 8.5% | 14.6% | 14.8% | 1987 | $2,255 | 72.1% | 98.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 85254 | 2.38 | 48.2 | 5.9% | 26.1% | 10.5% | 1985 | $2,470 | 61.2% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 85022 | 2.33 | 40.0 | 12.2% | 48.2% | 6.5% | 1989 | $1,828 | 39.5% | 92.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 85021 | 2.42 | 37.1 | 16.6% | 60.2% | 6.5% | 1975 | $1,447 | 34.9% | 86.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 85016 | 2.03 | 38.1 | 10.7% | 49.0% | 11.0% | 1979 | $1,735 | 53.2% | 92.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 85014 | 1.94 | 37.7 | 7.8% | 60.1% | 10.1% | 1975 | $1,499 | 48.9% | 92.3% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 85023 | 2.47 | 38.9 | 12.3% | 40.6% | 6.2% | 1985 | $1,819 | 32.9% | 90.3% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 85018 | 2.19 | 41.4 | 8.2% | 42.0% | 10.6% | 1969 | $1,771 | 60.0% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
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 85028. 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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