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Household size in ZIP 85248
| Period | ZIP 85248 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85248 are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
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 85248
| Period | ZIP 85248 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.3 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.8 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.1 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.1, ZIP 85248 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 50.8, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 85248
| Period | ZIP 85248 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 85248 than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, 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 85248
Renters in ZIP 85248
| Period | ZIP 85248 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85248 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (35.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 85248
| Period | ZIP 85248 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 85248 than nationally: 13.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, as it has 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 85248
| Period | ZIP 85248 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 85248 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 85248
| Period | ZIP 85248 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,255 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,399 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,607 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,229 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$974 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 85248 costs $2,229 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $974 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. 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.
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 85248
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85248
| Period | ZIP 85248 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.0% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.2% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.3% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 85248 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.3%) 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 6.6 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 85248
| Period | ZIP 85248 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.8% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 85248: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 85248 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 85248
| Period | ZIP 85248 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 85248 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 85248 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 85248 | 2.30 | 51.1 | 8.8% | 21.5% | 13.2% | 2001 | $2,229 | 55.3% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 85286 | 2.74 | 36.8 | 9.3% | 36.2% | 5.0% | 2007 | $2,211 | 54.6% | 94.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 85249 | 3.02 | 44.1 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 4.6% | 2007 | $2,440 | 56.8% | 95.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 85225 | 2.61 | 36.5 | 14.5% | 39.0% | 6.0% | 1990 | $1,831 | 36.1% | 88.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 85224 | 2.43 | 38.3 | 12.9% | 44.5% | 8.1% | 1989 | $1,942 | 42.0% | 93.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 85226 | 2.56 | 36.9 | 13.7% | 39.2% | 5.3% | 1994 | $2,004 | 51.2% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 85121 | 4.66 | 29.4 | 38.5% | 47.2% | 4.4% | 1999 | $505 | 6.0% | 77.8% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 85284 | 2.65 | 46.7 | 7.3% | 18.4% | 3.1% | 1992 | $2,319 | 71.6% | 98.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 85298 | 3.21 | 39.5 | 6.5% | 9.2% | 5.7% | 2010 | $2,674 | 54.5% | 97.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 85233 | 2.55 | 39.4 | 10.5% | 29.5% | 4.1% | 1993 | $2,178 | 42.6% | 94.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 85297 | 3.18 | 35.2 | 13.6% | 26.4% | 5.5% | 2009 | $2,372 | 47.3% | 98.4% | 3.3% |
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 85248. 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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