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Population and households in ZIP 85207
Household size in ZIP 85207
| Period | ZIP 85207 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, ZIP 85207 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 2.85, 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 85207
| Period | ZIP 85207 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85207 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, 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 39.9 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 85207
| Period | ZIP 85207 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in ZIP 85207, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 85207 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 85207
Renters in ZIP 85207
| Period | ZIP 85207 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85207 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the north.
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 85207
| Period | ZIP 85207 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 85207: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 85207
| Period | ZIP 85207 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 85207 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 85207
| Period | ZIP 85207 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,244 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,279 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,378 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,844 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$600 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 85207 pays $1,844 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $600 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest 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 85207
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85207
| Period | ZIP 85207 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 85207 as nationally: 37.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.4 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 85207
| Period | ZIP 85207 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 85207 is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 85207
| Period | ZIP 85207 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 85207 than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 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 85207 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 85207 | 2.58 | 46.6 | 6.4% | 17.0% | 12.5% | 1999 | $1,844 | 37.8% | 93.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 85208 | 2.41 | 47.8 | 10.7% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 1990 | $1,603 | 22.3% | 89.4% | 6.2% |
| 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 85209 | 2.54 | 44.4 | 11.4% | 27.0% | 14.1% | 2002 | $2,199 | 34.7% | 92.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 85120 | 2.32 | 51.8 | 12.5% | 17.7% | 16.9% | 1991 | $1,182 | 15.4% | 86.9% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 85206 | 2.29 | 45.8 | 10.0% | 35.6% | 13.7% | 1993 | $1,855 | 32.8% | 93.0% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 85212 | 3.15 | 35.1 | 7.8% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 2012 | $2,367 | 47.3% | 96.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 85213 | 2.98 | 40.1 | 10.1% | 25.4% | 9.2% | 1989 | $1,871 | 42.0% | 96.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 85234 | 2.99 | 36.9 | 8.3% | 23.7% | 5.2% | 1994 | $2,172 | 48.9% | 95.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 85119 | 2.46 | 51.4 | 9.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1995 | $1,720 | 23.9% | 91.8% | 6.7% |
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 85207. 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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