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Population and households in ZIP 85266
Household size in ZIP 85266
| Period | ZIP 85266 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85266 are small: just 2.28 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 2.41 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 85266
| Period | ZIP 85266 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 59.4 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 59.6 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 61.2 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85266 skews older: half of its residents are older than 61.2, 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 54.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 85266
| Period | ZIP 85266 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.2% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 85266: 3.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 85266
Renters in ZIP 85266
| Period | ZIP 85266 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 2.4% of households in ZIP 85266 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (47.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.7 points, even as the national share rose. ZIP 85266 has the lowest share of renters of any Arizona ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 85266
| Period | ZIP 85266 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.4 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 85266: 14.6% 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 is down 11.4 points from 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 85266
| Period | ZIP 85266 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 85266 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 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 85266
| Period | ZIP 85266 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,447 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,782 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,459 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,809 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,362 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 85266 costs $2,809 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,362 a month from 2006–10, a 94% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one 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 85266
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85266
| Period | ZIP 85266 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.9% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.2% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.7% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 85266 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only seven 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 85266
| Period | ZIP 85266 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.5% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 85266: 98.9% 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 three 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 85266
| Period | ZIP 85266 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85266 runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 85266 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 85266 | 2.28 | 61.2 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 14.6% | 2000 | $2,809 | 66.9% | 98.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 85331 | 2.51 | 50.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 7.7% | 2001 | $2,756 | 56.5% | 98.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 85377 | 1.97 | 65.2 | 2.1% | 9.6% | 18.7% | 1992 | $1,537 | 61.4% | 98.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 85262 | 2.25 | 60.3 | 1.0% | 3.4% | 22.3% | 2005 | $2,850 | 55.6% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| 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 85050 | 2.64 | 40.8 | 10.3% | 22.3% | 5.6% | 2001 | $2,710 | 59.2% | 97.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 85024 | 2.56 | 34.6 | 11.6% | 32.4% | 6.3% | 1995 | $2,026 | 45.0% | 93.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 85085 | 2.57 | 38.3 | 9.3% | 40.7% | 9.7% | 2009 | $1,979 | 52.2% | 97.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 85254 | 2.38 | 48.2 | 5.9% | 26.1% | 10.5% | 1985 | $2,470 | 61.2% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| 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 85266. 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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