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Population and households in ZIP 85301
Household size in ZIP 85301
| Period | ZIP 85301 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.04 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.21 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.26 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85301 are large by national standards, averaging 3.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.04, even as the national average fell.
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 85301
| Period | ZIP 85301 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.0 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.9 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.6 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85301 is young: half of its residents are under 29.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 29.2 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight are younger.
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 85301
| Period | ZIP 85301 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 85301: 25.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher 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 85301
Renters in ZIP 85301
| Period | ZIP 85301 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.0% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.8% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.2% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.9% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 85301 rent: 58.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over four in ten owners (42.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, 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 85301
| Period | ZIP 85301 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 85301 is close to the national rate: 8.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.0 points, 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 85301
| Period | ZIP 85301 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 85301 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Phoenix area overall, where the median home dates to 1993. ZIP 85301 has older homes than at least four in five 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 85301
| Period | ZIP 85301 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $723 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $765 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $901 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,400 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$677 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 85301 costs $1,400 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $677 a month since 2006–10, up 94%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the north.
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 85301
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85301
| Period | ZIP 85301 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 85301: 12.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 19 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 85301
| Period | ZIP 85301 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.2% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.6% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.3% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.2% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in ZIP 85301 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 85301
| Period | ZIP 85301 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85301 runs well above the national rate: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.0 points, mirroring the country. 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 85301 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 85301 | 3.26 | 29.6 | 25.0% | 58.9% | 8.1% | 1976 | $1,400 | 12.7% | 69.2% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 85303 | 3.35 | 31.8 | 21.2% | 42.0% | 5.8% | 1991 | $1,648 | 13.9% | 79.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 85019 | 3.48 | 30.5 | 27.3% | 51.5% | 5.7% | 1968 | $1,540 | 11.2% | 68.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 85302 | 2.71 | 37.6 | 14.4% | 46.6% | 6.1% | 1981 | $1,545 | 19.7% | 85.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 85031 | 4.04 | 29.7 | 24.6% | 33.6% | 6.3% | 1961 | $1,836 | 9.1% | 61.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 85051 | 3.05 | 35.4 | 14.6% | 43.2% | 8.4% | 1971 | $1,542 | 18.9% | 80.7% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 85033 | 3.68 | 29.4 | 26.6% | 41.6% | 5.4% | 1976 | $1,568 | 7.7% | 65.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 85017 | 3.54 | 24.1 | 39.1% | 53.7% | 20.0% | 1971 | $1,323 | 24.2% | 80.1% | 12.8% |
| ZIP 85035 | 3.51 | 27.7 | 30.3% | 51.7% | 4.1% | 1981 | $1,563 | 10.4% | 66.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 85305 | 2.82 | 32.8 | 14.2% | 48.0% | 7.5% | 2005 | $2,024 | 27.3% | 90.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 85304 | 2.99 | 39.0 | 10.3% | 20.0% | 6.1% | 1982 | $1,611 | 24.6% | 89.8% | 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 85301. 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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