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Population and households in ZIP 85338
Household size in ZIP 85338
| Period | ZIP 85338 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.24 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.14 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.25 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85338 are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.24 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 85338
| Period | ZIP 85338 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.2 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 85338 are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 31.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 85338
| Period | ZIP 85338 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 85338 (11.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Phoenix area overall (12.9%).
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 85338
Renters in ZIP 85338
| Period | ZIP 85338 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85338 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 20.9% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.9 points, even as the national share rose.
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 85338
| Period | ZIP 85338 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 85338 than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Phoenix area. Vacancy has fallen 3.6 points since 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 85338
| Period | ZIP 85338 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2001 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 85338 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2000 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 85338
| Period | ZIP 85338 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,255 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,255 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,448 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,087 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$832 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 85338 pays $2,087 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $832 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.6% 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 northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 85338
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85338
| Period | ZIP 85338 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 85338 (31.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 85338
| Period | ZIP 85338 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 85338: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 85338
| Period | ZIP 85338 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 85338 than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend. 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 85338 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 85338 | 2.95 | 39.3 | 11.8% | 22.8% | 7.6% | 2006 | $2,087 | 31.8% | 94.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 85395 | 2.56 | 47.9 | 10.7% | 21.9% | 12.3% | 2006 | $2,281 | 39.2% | 93.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 85323 | 3.39 | 32.5 | 19.9% | 39.6% | 5.2% | 2000 | $1,935 | 17.6% | 80.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 85340 | 3.11 | 38.0 | 10.7% | 19.1% | 7.0% | 2006 | $2,403 | 37.2% | 93.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 85392 | 2.86 | 36.9 | 14.5% | 38.3% | 5.8% | 1999 | $1,930 | 27.6% | 92.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 85326 | 3.23 | 34.0 | 13.9% | 17.8% | 7.2% | 2007 | $2,011 | 18.9% | 86.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 85353 | 3.84 | 29.3 | 20.9% | 31.3% | 5.8% | 2006 | $2,008 | 13.7% | 76.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 85309 | 2.78 | 21.0 | 10.9% | 34.8% | 1.6% | 1997 | $2,147 | 29.9% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 85307 | 2.94 | 31.1 | 15.2% | 51.6% | 6.3% | 2000 | $1,912 | 27.8% | 91.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 85355 | 3.09 | 36.3 | 9.0% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 2008 | $2,572 | 25.0% | 94.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 85037 | 3.45 | 31.1 | 18.1% | 41.1% | 4.1% | 1993 | $1,781 | 13.8% | 77.8% | 5.5% |
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 85338. 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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