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Population and households in ZIP 85501
Household size in ZIP 85501
| Period | ZIP 85501 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 85501 is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 85501
| Period | ZIP 85501 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85501 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the east.
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 85501
| Period | ZIP 85501 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 85501: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 85501
Renters in ZIP 85501
| Period | ZIP 85501 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85501 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (53.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 85501
| Period | ZIP 85501 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 85501: 14.0% 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 7.1 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 85501
| Period | ZIP 85501 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 85501 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 85501
| Period | ZIP 85501 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $676 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $675 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $935 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$259 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 85501 pays $935 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $259 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the center.
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 85501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85501
| Period | ZIP 85501 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 85501: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
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 85501
| Period | ZIP 85501 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.6% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 85501 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Arizona. The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 85501
| Period | ZIP 85501 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in ZIP 85501 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 85501 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 85501 | 2.38 | 44.9 | 8.3% | 24.2% | 14.0% | 1971 | $935 | 18.2% | 87.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 85532 | 1.96 | 47.4 | 6.1% | 18.2% | 11.6% | 1945 | $636 | 9.4% | 91.1% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 85539 | 2.20 | 45.9 | 9.1% | 24.2% | 18.9% | 1961 | $761 | 14.9% | 90.5% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 85550 | 3.96 | 29.9 | 34.5% | 40.7% | 8.7% | 1988 | $654 | 3.8% | 81.9% | 16.3% |
| ZIP 85542 | 3.84 | 29.2 | 52.6% | 44.3% | 5.4% | 1988 | $594 | 6.4% | 72.7% | 31.9% |
| ZIP 85118 | 2.03 | 64.5 | 4.6% | 8.0% | 20.1% | 2002 | $1,375 | 37.9% | 94.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 85119 | 2.46 | 51.4 | 9.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1995 | $1,720 | 23.9% | 91.8% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 85120 | 2.32 | 51.8 | 12.5% | 17.7% | 16.9% | 1991 | $1,182 | 15.4% | 86.9% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 85212 | 3.15 | 35.1 | 7.8% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 2012 | $2,367 | 47.3% | 96.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 85208 | 2.41 | 47.8 | 10.7% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 1990 | $1,603 | 22.3% | 89.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 85209 | 2.54 | 44.4 | 11.4% | 27.0% | 14.1% | 2002 | $2,199 | 34.7% | 92.8% | 2.4% |
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 85501. 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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