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Population and households in ZIP 85351
Household size in ZIP 85351
| Period | ZIP 85351 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.61 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.63 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.66 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.61 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 85351 is a place of small households, averaging 1.61 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have smaller households.
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 85351
| Period | ZIP 85351 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.8 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 72.4 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 72.4 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 71.8 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 71.8, ZIP 85351 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 85351
| Period | ZIP 85351 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.4% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.2% of households in ZIP 85351, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 85351
Renters in ZIP 85351
| Period | ZIP 85351 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85351 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.7 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 85351
| Period | ZIP 85351 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 85351: 15.4% 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 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 85351
| Period | ZIP 85351 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 85351 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have older homes.
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 85351
| Period | ZIP 85351 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $980 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $979 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,149 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,640 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$660 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 85351 pays $1,640 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Phoenix area overall ($1,927). Rents are up $660 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 41.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 85351
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85351
| Period | ZIP 85351 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 85351: 23.9% 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 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
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 85351
| Period | ZIP 85351 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 85351 is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, 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 85351
| Period | ZIP 85351 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 85351: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 85351 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 85351 | 1.61 | 71.8 | 2.2% | 16.1% | 15.4% | 1972 | $1,640 | 23.9% | 93.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 85363 | 2.64 | 42.3 | 8.7% | 35.5% | 6.3% | 1981 | $1,396 | 13.8% | 83.1% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 85335 | 3.34 | 32.9 | 21.1% | 30.3% | 6.8% | 2000 | $1,864 | 14.8% | 81.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 85381 | 2.67 | 43.3 | 11.8% | 33.3% | 7.4% | 1994 | $1,751 | 34.9% | 91.8% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 85345 | 2.78 | 38.5 | 15.4% | 32.1% | 6.2% | 1990 | $1,729 | 19.9% | 85.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 85378 | 2.84 | 42.8 | 24.0% | 36.9% | 10.4% | 1993 | $1,390 | 17.0% | 84.0% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 85382 | 2.60 | 46.0 | 8.1% | 30.3% | 9.6% | 1996 | $2,076 | 38.2% | 93.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 85373 | 2.29 | 60.6 | 6.0% | 12.4% | 11.8% | 1990 | $2,038 | 29.9% | 95.0% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 85305 | 2.82 | 32.8 | 14.2% | 48.0% | 7.5% | 2005 | $2,024 | 27.3% | 90.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 85307 | 2.94 | 31.1 | 15.2% | 51.6% | 6.3% | 2000 | $1,912 | 27.8% | 91.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 85379 | 3.25 | 34.9 | 16.1% | 24.8% | 3.4% | 2008 | $2,207 | 31.1% | 94.0% | 4.0% |
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 85351. 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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