Population 44,843 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 85255
Household size in ZIP 85255
| Period | ZIP 85255 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85255 are small: just 2.31 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.44, 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 85255
| Period | ZIP 85255 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.3 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.9 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.6 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85255 skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, a much bigger 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 85255
| Period | ZIP 85255 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 85255: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 85255 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Arizona ZIP codes.
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 85255
Renters in ZIP 85255
| Period | ZIP 85255 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 85255 own their homes; 26.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 85255
| Period | ZIP 85255 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.4% of the housing in ZIP 85255, 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 has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 85255
| Period | ZIP 85255 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 85255 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. ZIP 85255 has newer homes than most Arizona ZIP codes.
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 85255
| Period | ZIP 85255 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,652 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,824 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,353 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,726 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,074 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 85255 pays $2,726 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,074 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 85255
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85255
| Period | ZIP 85255 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.2% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.4% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.8% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.0% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 85255: 67.0% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have 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 85255
| Period | ZIP 85255 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.0% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.5% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 85255: 98.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 85255
| Period | ZIP 85255 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 85255 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. 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 85255 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 85255 | 2.31 | 51.9 | 6.4% | 26.1% | 14.4% | 2001 | $2,726 | 67.0% | 98.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 85054 | 1.85 | 39.4 | 7.6% | 65.5% | 16.3% | 2010 | $2,252 | 58.5% | 96.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 85260 | 2.10 | 45.8 | 8.4% | 40.0% | 10.1% | 1994 | $2,345 | 59.4% | 97.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 85254 | 2.38 | 48.2 | 5.9% | 26.1% | 10.5% | 1985 | $2,470 | 61.2% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 85050 | 2.64 | 40.8 | 10.3% | 22.3% | 5.6% | 2001 | $2,710 | 59.2% | 97.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 85259 | 2.33 | 51.1 | 4.9% | 23.5% | 14.2% | 1995 | $2,238 | 67.4% | 98.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 85266 | 2.28 | 61.2 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 14.6% | 2000 | $2,809 | 66.9% | 98.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 85258 | 2.01 | 54.4 | 5.5% | 25.8% | 16.9% | 1984 | $2,284 | 67.8% | 98.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 85032 | 2.49 | 39.7 | 12.2% | 41.7% | 6.1% | 1985 | $1,796 | 34.7% | 87.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 85262 | 2.25 | 60.3 | 1.0% | 3.4% | 22.3% | 2005 | $2,850 | 55.6% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 85331 | 2.51 | 50.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 7.7% | 2001 | $2,756 | 56.5% | 98.4% | 1.9% |
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 85255. 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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