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Population and households in ZIP 85262
Household size in ZIP 85262
| Period | ZIP 85262 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.17 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 85262 is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
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 85262
| Period | ZIP 85262 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.9 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 56.5 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 61.4 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 60.3 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 60.3, ZIP 85262 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 55.9, mirroring the country. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 are older.
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 85262
| Period | ZIP 85262 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.5% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.0% of households in ZIP 85262, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 85262 has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Arizona ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 85262
Renters in ZIP 85262
| Period | ZIP 85262 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 3.4% of households in ZIP 85262 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Arizona ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 85262
| Period | ZIP 85262 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.4 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 85262: 22.3% of homes are empty, 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 12.4 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 85262
| Period | ZIP 85262 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 85262 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2005, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 85262 has newer homes than the great majority of 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 85262
| Period | ZIP 85262 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,366 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,606 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,118 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,850 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,484 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 85262 costs $2,850 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,484 a month from 2006–10, a 109% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 14.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Arizona ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 85262
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85262
| Period | ZIP 85262 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.6% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.3% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.6% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.6% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 85262: 55.6% 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 down 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 85262
| Period | ZIP 85262 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.4% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 85262: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 19 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 85262
| Period | ZIP 85262 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.1% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 85262 has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 11 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 85262 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 85262 | 2.25 | 60.3 | 1.0% | 3.4% | 22.3% | 2005 | $2,850 | 55.6% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 85266 | 2.28 | 61.2 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 14.6% | 2000 | $2,809 | 66.9% | 98.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 85377 | 1.97 | 65.2 | 2.1% | 9.6% | 18.7% | 1992 | $1,537 | 61.4% | 98.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 85331 | 2.51 | 50.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 7.7% | 2001 | $2,756 | 56.5% | 98.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 85255 | 2.31 | 51.9 | 6.4% | 26.1% | 14.4% | 2001 | $2,726 | 67.0% | 98.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 85263 | 1.92 | 65.3 | 10.3% | 4.8% | 22.2% | 2010 | $2,348 | 62.6% | 99.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 85054 | 1.85 | 39.4 | 7.6% | 65.5% | 16.3% | 2010 | $2,252 | 58.5% | 96.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 85050 | 2.64 | 40.8 | 10.3% | 22.3% | 5.6% | 2001 | $2,710 | 59.2% | 97.5% | 3.4% |
| 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 85268 | 2.15 | 60.3 | 5.0% | 15.5% | 16.0% | 1994 | $2,033 | 50.4% | 97.4% | 5.6% |
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 85262. 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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