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Population and households in ZIP 85212
Household size in ZIP 85212
| Period | ZIP 85212 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.26 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.39 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.34 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.15 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85212 are large by national standards, averaging 3.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.26, 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 85212
| Period | ZIP 85212 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.5 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85212 is young: half of its residents are under 35.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.6, as it has nationally.
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 85212
| Period | ZIP 85212 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 85212: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 85212
Renters in ZIP 85212
| Period | ZIP 85212 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85212 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 18.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.8 points, 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 85212
| Period | ZIP 85212 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 85212: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 85212
| Period | ZIP 85212 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2004 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2012 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 85212 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2012, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 85212
| Period | ZIP 85212 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,366 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,312 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,539 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,367 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,001 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 85212 pays $2,367 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,001 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; 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 85212
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85212
| Period | ZIP 85212 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.9% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.3% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 85212 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
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 85212
| Period | ZIP 85212 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.4% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 85212: 96.5% 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 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 85212 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 85212
| Period | ZIP 85212 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85212 has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 85212 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 85212 | 3.15 | 35.1 | 7.8% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 2012 | $2,367 | 47.3% | 96.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 85209 | 2.54 | 44.4 | 11.4% | 27.0% | 14.1% | 2002 | $2,199 | 34.7% | 92.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 85208 | 2.41 | 47.8 | 10.7% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 1990 | $1,603 | 22.3% | 89.4% | 6.2% |
| 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 85296 | 2.98 | 35.9 | 11.6% | 28.9% | 5.6% | 2003 | $2,265 | 50.7% | 96.3% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 85207 | 2.58 | 46.6 | 6.4% | 17.0% | 12.5% | 1999 | $1,844 | 37.8% | 93.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 85295 | 2.91 | 32.4 | 13.4% | 37.6% | 4.8% | 2007 | $2,208 | 48.0% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 85234 | 2.99 | 36.9 | 8.3% | 23.7% | 5.2% | 1994 | $2,172 | 48.9% | 95.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 85297 | 3.18 | 35.2 | 13.6% | 26.4% | 5.5% | 2009 | $2,372 | 47.3% | 98.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 85206 | 2.29 | 45.8 | 10.0% | 35.6% | 13.7% | 1993 | $1,855 | 32.8% | 93.0% | 4.9% |
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 85212. 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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