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Population and households in ZIP 85054
Household size in ZIP 85054
| Period | ZIP 85054 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.92 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.76 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.85 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.85 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85054 are small: just 1.85 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 edged down from 1.92 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only ten of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 85054
| Period | ZIP 85054 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 85054 are younger than 39.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
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 85054
| Period | ZIP 85054 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in ZIP 85054, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 85054
Renters in ZIP 85054
| Period | ZIP 85054 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.3% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.8% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.4% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.5% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 85054 rent: 65.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (32.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.2 points, a much bigger shift than 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 85054
| Period | ZIP 85054 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 85054: 16.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 10.1 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 85054
| Period | ZIP 85054 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2004 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2010 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 85054 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2010, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Only nine of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 85054
| Period | ZIP 85054 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,358 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,379 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,549 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,252 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$895 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 85054 pays $2,252 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $895 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 85054
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85054
| Period | ZIP 85054 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.9% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.5% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 85054 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 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 85054
| Period | ZIP 85054 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.7% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.8% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 85054: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 85054 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Arizona ZIP codes.
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 85054
| Period | ZIP 85054 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85054 has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 21 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 85054 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 85054 | 1.85 | 39.4 | 7.6% | 65.5% | 16.3% | 2010 | $2,252 | 58.5% | 96.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 85050 | 2.64 | 40.8 | 10.3% | 22.3% | 5.6% | 2001 | $2,710 | 59.2% | 97.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 85254 | 2.38 | 48.2 | 5.9% | 26.1% | 10.5% | 1985 | $2,470 | 61.2% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 85255 | 2.31 | 51.9 | 6.4% | 26.1% | 14.4% | 2001 | $2,726 | 67.0% | 98.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 85032 | 2.49 | 39.7 | 12.2% | 41.7% | 6.1% | 1985 | $1,796 | 34.7% | 87.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 85260 | 2.10 | 45.8 | 8.4% | 40.0% | 10.1% | 1994 | $2,345 | 59.4% | 97.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 85024 | 2.56 | 34.6 | 11.6% | 32.4% | 6.3% | 1995 | $2,026 | 45.0% | 93.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 85022 | 2.33 | 40.0 | 12.2% | 48.2% | 6.5% | 1989 | $1,828 | 39.5% | 92.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 85028 | 2.41 | 48.6 | 5.1% | 20.3% | 10.5% | 1976 | $2,107 | 58.7% | 97.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 85266 | 2.28 | 61.2 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 14.6% | 2000 | $2,809 | 66.9% | 98.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 85258 | 2.01 | 54.4 | 5.5% | 25.8% | 16.9% | 1984 | $2,284 | 67.8% | 98.8% | 2.9% |
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 85054. 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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