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Population and households in ZIP 85541
Household size in ZIP 85541
| Period | ZIP 85541 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85541 are small: just 2.01 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 2.34 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 85541
| Period | ZIP 85541 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.5 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.5 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.3 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.8 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 85541 skews older: half of its residents are older than 56.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 51.5, mirroring the country. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 85541
| Period | ZIP 85541 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 85541: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 85541 has a lower share of single-parent households than most Arizona ZIP codes.
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 85541
Renters in ZIP 85541
| Period | ZIP 85541 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85541 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 53.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, 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 85541
| Period | ZIP 85541 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 85541: 21.8% 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 7.8 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 85541
| Period | ZIP 85541 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 85541 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the north.
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 85541
| Period | ZIP 85541 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $790 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $850 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $944 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,312 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$522 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 85541 costs $1,312 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $522 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, 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 south; the highest are 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 85541
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85541
| Period | ZIP 85541 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 85541 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 85541
| Period | ZIP 85541 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 85541 is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 85541
| Period | ZIP 85541 | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85541 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 85541 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 85541 | 2.01 | 56.8 | 6.8% | 20.9% | 21.8% | 1992 | $1,312 | 22.3% | 93.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 85544 | 1.95 | 61.9 | 8.2% | 15.5% | 60.7% | 1981 | $1,375 | 25.5% | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 85554 | 1.37 | 60.8 | 5.8% | 23.1% | 57.3% | 2000 | $1,030 | 40.1% | 93.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 85931 | 1.71 | 67.4 | 2.0% | 9.7% | 77.7% | 1990 | $1,120 | 41.9% | 94.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 86333 | 2.46 | 44.8 | 10.7% | 13.7% | 13.9% | 1992 | $1,191 | 12.7% | 83.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 85923 | 2.47 | 42.0 | 0.3% | 28.5% | 41.7% | 1992 | $739 | 28.9% | 94.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 86343 | 1.78 | 54.5 | 0.2% | 25.2% | 36.4% | 1987 | $966 | 19.7% | 91.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 85934 | 2.48 | 43.5 | 0.8% | 26.7% | 41.3% | 1993 | $751 | 27.8% | 94.3% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 85901 | 2.46 | 47.0 | 9.0% | 25.0% | 29.2% | 1995 | $980 | 28.6% | 93.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 85929 | 2.18 | 55.4 | 10.4% | 27.1% | 37.9% | 1989 | $1,157 | 27.1% | 90.5% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 85912 | 2.44 | 49.3 | 3.7% | 13.1% | 13.3% | 2000 | $819 | 23.0% | 97.9% | 9.6% |
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 85541. 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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