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Household size in ZIP 85123
| Period | ZIP 85123 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.05 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.59 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85123 average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Phoenix area, where it has 2.80 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.05, even as the national average fell.
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 85123
| Period | ZIP 85123 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85123 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 49.2, even as the national median rose.
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 85123
| Period | ZIP 85123 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 85123 (11.6%), the same as the national share. Single parents are less common here than in the Phoenix area overall (12.9%). The single-parent share is up 3.1 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 85123
Renters in ZIP 85123
| Period | ZIP 85123 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.8% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85123 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 2.2 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 85123
| Period | ZIP 85123 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in ZIP 85123, 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 6.0 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 85123
| Period | ZIP 85123 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 85123 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 85123
| Period | ZIP 85123 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $802 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $907 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $907 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,024 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$223 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 85123 runs $1,024 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $223 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.6% 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 85123
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85123
| Period | ZIP 85123 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 85123: 11.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 16 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 85123
| Period | ZIP 85123 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.0% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.5% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 85123 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 85123 has a lower 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 85123
| Period | ZIP 85123 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85123 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, 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 85123 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 85123 | 2.65 | 48.3 | 11.6% | 21.8% | 15.8% | 2000 | $1,024 | 11.3% | 79.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 85131 | 3.09 | 43.1 | 18.1% | 24.3% | 11.5% | 1994 | $1,117 | 14.2% | 75.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 85193 | 2.96 | 40.9 | 12.2% | 31.1% | 7.4% | 1994 | $928 | 9.4% | 78.8% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 85194 | 2.71 | 51.8 | 10.6% | 9.6% | 16.4% | 2004 | $1,490 | 25.6% | 89.2% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 85141 | 3.03 | 36.0 | 11.8% | 8.5% | 14.0% | 2004 | $1,689 | 23.2% | 88.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 85623 | 2.14 | 61.5 | 6.7% | 14.8% | 8.6% | 2000 | $1,160 | 38.0% | 96.0% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 85618 | 2.69 | 52.0 | 14.7% | 8.7% | 18.4% | 1975 | $1,029 | 9.3% | 79.8% | 25.1% |
| ZIP 85631 | 2.30 | 48.9 | 8.1% | 16.3% | 3.0% | 1959 | $778 | 7.7% | 86.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 85333 | 2.83 | 42.9 | 12.3% | 37.7% | 35.4% | 1987 | $1,181 | 21.8% | 71.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 85543 | 2.86 | 39.1 | 15.4% | 31.0% | 15.2% | 1987 | $1,344 | 13.9% | 86.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 85531 | 3.29 | 29.2 | 14.1% | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2000 | $802 | 34.4% | 98.7% | 0.1% |
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 85123. 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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