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Population and households in ZIP 85260
Household size in ZIP 85260
| Period | ZIP 85260 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85260 are small: just 2.10 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. Household size has dropped from 2.25 in 2006–10, 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 85260
| Period | ZIP 85260 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.8, ZIP 85260 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the 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 85260
| Period | ZIP 85260 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 85260: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as 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 85260
Renters in ZIP 85260
| Period | ZIP 85260 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.8% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 85260 than nationally: 40.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 31.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 85260
| Period | ZIP 85260 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 85260 as nationally: 10.1%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Phoenix area as a whole (8.4%). Vacancy is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 85260
| Period | ZIP 85260 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 85260 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 85260
| Period | ZIP 85260 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,494 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,314 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,681 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,345 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$851 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 85260 costs $2,345 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $851 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have higher rents.
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 85260
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85260
| Period | ZIP 85260 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.3% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.4% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.4% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 85260 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.4%) 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 5.3 points, as it has nationally. Only 14 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 85260
| Period | ZIP 85260 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 85260: 97.7% 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 17 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 85260
| Period | ZIP 85260 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 85260 than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 85260 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 85260 | 2.10 | 45.8 | 8.4% | 40.0% | 10.1% | 1994 | $2,345 | 59.4% | 97.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 85258 | 2.01 | 54.4 | 5.5% | 25.8% | 16.9% | 1984 | $2,284 | 67.8% | 98.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 85259 | 2.33 | 51.1 | 4.9% | 23.5% | 14.2% | 1995 | $2,238 | 67.4% | 98.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 85254 | 2.38 | 48.2 | 5.9% | 26.1% | 10.5% | 1985 | $2,470 | 61.2% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| 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 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 85032 | 2.49 | 39.7 | 12.2% | 41.7% | 6.1% | 1985 | $1,796 | 34.7% | 87.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 85028 | 2.41 | 48.6 | 5.1% | 20.3% | 10.5% | 1976 | $2,107 | 58.7% | 97.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 85050 | 2.64 | 40.8 | 10.3% | 22.3% | 5.6% | 2001 | $2,710 | 59.2% | 97.5% | 3.4% |
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 85260. 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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