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Population and households in ZIP 85215
Household size in ZIP 85215
| Period | ZIP 85215 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 85215 is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
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 85215
| Period | ZIP 85215 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.4 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.4 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.8 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.8 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85215 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 crept up from 51.4 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 85215
| Period | ZIP 85215 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in ZIP 85215, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 85215
Renters in ZIP 85215
| Period | ZIP 85215 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85215 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 85215
| Period | ZIP 85215 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 85215: 16.8% 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 is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 85215
| Period | ZIP 85215 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 85215 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across the Phoenix area.
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 85215
| Period | ZIP 85215 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,170 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,239 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,480 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,257 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,087 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 85215 costs $2,257 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,087 a month since 2006–10, up 93%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
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 85215
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85215
| Period | ZIP 85215 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.2% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 85215 (42.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 85215
| Period | ZIP 85215 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 85215: 96.6% 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 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 85215 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 85215
| Period | ZIP 85215 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85215 has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. ZIP 85215 has lower unemployment than at least four in five Arizona ZIP codes. 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 85215 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 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 85207 | 2.58 | 46.6 | 6.4% | 17.0% | 12.5% | 1999 | $1,844 | 37.8% | 93.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 85213 | 2.98 | 40.1 | 10.1% | 25.4% | 9.2% | 1989 | $1,871 | 42.0% | 96.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 85206 | 2.29 | 45.8 | 10.0% | 35.6% | 13.7% | 1993 | $1,855 | 32.8% | 93.0% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 85208 | 2.41 | 47.8 | 10.7% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 1990 | $1,603 | 22.3% | 89.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 85203 | 2.95 | 34.4 | 13.4% | 42.7% | 6.5% | 1977 | $1,574 | 28.8% | 88.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 85204 | 2.95 | 34.9 | 19.8% | 41.9% | 5.8% | 1979 | $1,663 | 20.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 85209 | 2.54 | 44.4 | 11.4% | 27.0% | 14.1% | 2002 | $2,199 | 34.7% | 92.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 85234 | 2.99 | 36.9 | 8.3% | 23.7% | 5.2% | 1994 | $2,172 | 48.9% | 95.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 85120 | 2.32 | 51.8 | 12.5% | 17.7% | 16.9% | 1991 | $1,182 | 15.4% | 86.9% | 7.1% |
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 85215. 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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