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Population and households in ZIP 85253
Household size in ZIP 85253
| Period | ZIP 85253 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 85253 has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.64, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
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 85253
| Period | ZIP 85253 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.1 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.8 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.5 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.5, ZIP 85253 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 climbed from 47.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 85253
| Period | ZIP 85253 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 85253: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 85253
Renters in ZIP 85253
| Period | ZIP 85253 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85253 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.0 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 85253
| Period | ZIP 85253 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.8% of the housing in ZIP 85253, 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. ZIP 85253 has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Arizona ZIP codes.
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 85253
| Period | ZIP 85253 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 85253 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the Phoenix area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 85253
| Period | ZIP 85253 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,316 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,596 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,979 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,255 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$939 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 85253 costs $2,255 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $939 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the center.
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 85253
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85253
| Period | ZIP 85253 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.0% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.0% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.6% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.1% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 85253 is highly educated: just over seven in ten adults 25 and older (72.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Arizona ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
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 85253
| Period | ZIP 85253 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 85253: 98.7% 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 up 1.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 85253
| Period | ZIP 85253 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85253 has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only eight of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. 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 85253 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 85253 | 2.41 | 51.5 | 8.5% | 14.6% | 14.8% | 1987 | $2,255 | 72.1% | 98.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 85250 | 1.87 | 48.6 | 6.8% | 24.2% | 16.3% | 1976 | $2,129 | 58.3% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 85258 | 2.01 | 54.4 | 5.5% | 25.8% | 16.9% | 1984 | $2,284 | 67.8% | 98.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 85028 | 2.41 | 48.6 | 5.1% | 20.3% | 10.5% | 1976 | $2,107 | 58.7% | 97.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 85018 | 2.19 | 41.4 | 8.2% | 42.0% | 10.6% | 1969 | $1,771 | 60.0% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 85251 | 1.88 | 40.4 | 5.7% | 50.6% | 15.1% | 1981 | $1,974 | 61.1% | 96.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 85254 | 2.38 | 48.2 | 5.9% | 26.1% | 10.5% | 1985 | $2,470 | 61.2% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 85016 | 2.03 | 38.1 | 10.7% | 49.0% | 11.0% | 1979 | $1,735 | 53.2% | 92.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 85260 | 2.10 | 45.8 | 8.4% | 40.0% | 10.1% | 1994 | $2,345 | 59.4% | 97.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 85020 | 2.13 | 45.4 | 8.2% | 44.1% | 9.4% | 1977 | $1,604 | 43.8% | 90.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 85032 | 2.49 | 39.7 | 12.2% | 41.7% | 6.1% | 1985 | $1,796 | 34.7% | 87.6% | 6.4% |
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 85253. 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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