Population 48,589 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 85249
Household size in ZIP 85249
| Period | ZIP 85249 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.20 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.30 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 85249 is a place of big households: 3.02 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.20, 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 85249
| Period | ZIP 85249 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85249 skews older than the country: its median age is 44.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southwest.
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 85249
| Period | ZIP 85249 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 85249: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 85249
Renters in ZIP 85249
| Period | ZIP 85249 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.3% of households in ZIP 85249 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 25.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northeast. Only 23 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 85249
| Period | ZIP 85249 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 85249: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.4 points, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 85249
| Period | ZIP 85249 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2004 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 85249 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2007, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 85249
| Period | ZIP 85249 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,593 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,662 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,279 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,440 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$847 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 85249 pays $2,440 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $847 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are 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 85249
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85249
| Period | ZIP 85249 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.8% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.4% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.0% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.8% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 85249: 56.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 85249
| Period | ZIP 85249 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 85249: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 85249
| Period | ZIP 85249 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 85249 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 18 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 85249 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 85249 | 3.02 | 44.1 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 4.6% | 2007 | $2,440 | 56.8% | 95.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 85286 | 2.74 | 36.8 | 9.3% | 36.2% | 5.0% | 2007 | $2,211 | 54.6% | 94.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 85248 | 2.30 | 51.1 | 8.8% | 21.5% | 13.2% | 2001 | $2,229 | 55.3% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 85298 | 3.21 | 39.5 | 6.5% | 9.2% | 5.7% | 2010 | $2,674 | 54.5% | 97.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 85297 | 3.18 | 35.2 | 13.6% | 26.4% | 5.5% | 2009 | $2,372 | 47.3% | 98.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 85225 | 2.61 | 36.5 | 14.5% | 39.0% | 6.0% | 1990 | $1,831 | 36.1% | 88.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 85295 | 2.91 | 32.4 | 13.4% | 37.6% | 4.8% | 2007 | $2,208 | 48.0% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 85224 | 2.43 | 38.3 | 12.9% | 44.5% | 8.1% | 1989 | $1,942 | 42.0% | 93.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 85296 | 2.98 | 35.9 | 11.6% | 28.9% | 5.6% | 2003 | $2,265 | 50.7% | 96.3% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 85233 | 2.55 | 39.4 | 10.5% | 29.5% | 4.1% | 1993 | $2,178 | 42.6% | 94.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 85121 | 4.66 | 29.4 | 38.5% | 47.2% | 4.4% | 1999 | $505 | 6.0% | 77.8% | 6.8% |
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 85249. 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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