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Population and households in ZIP 85120
Household size in ZIP 85120
| Period | ZIP 85120 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 85120 is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.18 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 85120
| Period | ZIP 85120 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.7 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.1 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.8 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85120 skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.8, 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 49.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 85120
| Period | ZIP 85120 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 85120 (12.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.3 points, 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 85120
Renters in ZIP 85120
| Period | ZIP 85120 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85120 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 53.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 85120
| Period | ZIP 85120 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.9% of the housing in ZIP 85120, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.6 points, 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 85120
| Period | ZIP 85120 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 85120 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 85120
| Period | ZIP 85120 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $738 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $822 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $961 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,182 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$444 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 85120 runs $1,182 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $444 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
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 85120
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85120
| Period | ZIP 85120 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 85120 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 85120
| Period | ZIP 85120 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.4% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 85120 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 85120
| Period | ZIP 85120 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in ZIP 85120 than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, 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 85120 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 85120 | 2.32 | 51.8 | 12.5% | 17.7% | 16.9% | 1991 | $1,182 | 15.4% | 86.9% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 85119 | 2.46 | 51.4 | 9.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1995 | $1,720 | 23.9% | 91.8% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 85208 | 2.41 | 47.8 | 10.7% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 1990 | $1,603 | 22.3% | 89.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 85207 | 2.58 | 46.6 | 6.4% | 17.0% | 12.5% | 1999 | $1,844 | 37.8% | 93.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 85209 | 2.54 | 44.4 | 11.4% | 27.0% | 14.1% | 2002 | $2,199 | 34.7% | 92.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 85212 | 3.15 | 35.1 | 7.8% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 2012 | $2,367 | 47.3% | 96.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 85215 | 2.37 | 51.8 | 4.7% | 16.4% | 16.8% | 1993 | $2,257 | 42.2% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 85205 | 2.47 | 46.5 | 9.3% | 27.2% | 10.2% | 1986 | $1,656 | 31.7% | 93.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 85118 | 2.03 | 64.5 | 4.6% | 8.0% | 20.1% | 2002 | $1,375 | 37.9% | 94.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 85206 | 2.29 | 45.8 | 10.0% | 35.6% | 13.7% | 1993 | $1,855 | 32.8% | 93.0% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 85234 | 2.99 | 36.9 | 8.3% | 23.7% | 5.2% | 1994 | $2,172 | 48.9% | 95.8% | 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 85120. 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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