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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 85006 has 23,797 residents and 9,302 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, younger than the state (38.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.5% male and 48.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.5%) and White (38.4%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (12.6%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	23,797Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	22,081Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	24,600Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,998.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$60,742Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,302Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$376,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	23,931	25,083	25,097	26,473	26,440	27,804	27,671	28,176	27,206	26,682	24,777	24,308	22,081
Decennial Census	25,742	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	23,797	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.3

Male Median Age: 33.6

Female Median Age: 32.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	747	796	868	869	884	1,141	1,157	946	819	862	767	681	641	469	300	164	88	60
Female	740	819	775	719	863	1,142	1,121	877	787	677	681	591	580	453	297	177	119	120
Total	1,487	1,615	1,643	1,588	1,747	2,283	2,278	1,823	1,606	1,539	1,448	1,272	1,221	922	597	341	207	180

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,127	27.55%
Black:	1,293	3.90%
Hispanic:*	14,152	42.73%
Asian:	379	1.14%
American Indian:	871	2.63%
Hawaiian:	36	0.11%
Other:	7,265	21.93%
Total:	33,123	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	12,259	51.51%	33.6 years
Females:	11,538	48.49%	32.9 years
Total:	23,797	100%	33.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	17,218	77.98%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	293	1.33%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,134	5.14%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,436	20.70%
Total Population:	22,081	100%
Total Native Population:	17,511	79.30%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,570	20.70%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $60,742, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $39,886 (191.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,621. Family households earn a median of $68,503 versus $48,403 for nonfamily households (a difference of $20,100). By gender, male median income is $45,845 and female is $46,271, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $426 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.6%, which is markedly above the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$20,856	$21,006	$22,957	$24,983	$26,317	$29,903	$32,166	$35,597	$38,121	$43,567	$46,963	$54,073	$60,742
Median Family Income	$21,364	$22,020	$23,735	$24,061	$25,194	$26,698	$30,820	$33,172	$38,060	$46,617	$50,062	$63,565	$68,503
Median NonFamily Income	$18,105	$17,491	$20,922	$22,258	$23,615	$29,051	$30,310	$34,553	$35,744	$37,109	$38,707	$42,305	$48,403
Median Male Income	$25,726	$26,931	$27,311	$27,095	$28,616	$30,643	$31,047	$31,851	$34,739	$37,378	$38,686	$41,179	$45,845
Median Female Income	$26,337	$23,915	$25,845	$25,039	$26,350	$30,401	$31,785	$34,750	$36,895	$40,952	$39,106	$45,375	$46,271

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	11,785	66.52%
Unemployed:	552	3.12%
Not In Labor Force:	5,380	30.37%
Total:	17,717	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,059	34.44%
Service:	2,831	24.02%
Sales and Office:	2,214	18.79%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,320	11.20%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,361	11.55%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,785	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $376,600, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $225,000 (148.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $157,100. The median gross rent is $1,168, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,431), is up $472 (67.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $334. Of occupied housing, owners make up 39.51% (63.88% with a mortgage, 36.12% free-and-clear) and renters 60.49% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.79%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$151,600	$118,900	$112,700	$109,900	$117,200	$150,000	$169,100	$185,400	$219,500	$233,100	$280,300	$340,400	$376,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	529	9.68%
$500 to $999:	1,484	27.14%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,861	34.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:	924	16.90%
$2,000 to $2,499:	193	3.53%
$2,500 to $2,999:	59	1.08%
$3,000 or more:	129	2.36%
No Rent:	288	5.27%
Total:	5,467	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$696	$700	$701	$732	$700	$708	$746	$828	$834	$871	$932	$1,078	$1,168

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,281	25.24%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,290	14.27%
Renter Occupied:	5,467	60.49%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,038	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,038	85.21%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,569	14.79%
Total Housing Units:	10,607	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,459	60.89%
Multi-Family Units:	3,938	37.13%
Other Units:	210	1.98%
Total Housing Units:	10,607	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 26.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 78.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 24.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 44.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 31.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.79%). College enrollment is 22.63%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,820	12.32%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,417	9.59%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,991	27.02%
Some college, no degree:	2,813	19.04%
Associate's degree:	804	5.44%
Bachelor's degree:	2,382	16.13%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,544	10.45%
Total:	14,771	100%
High school or higher:	11,534	78.09%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,926	26.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	9,674	42.31%
Public Insurance:	7,932	34.69%
No Insurance:	5,259	23.00%
Total:	22,865	100%
Has Health Insurance:	17,606	77.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	49.0%	49.4%	45.4%	46.9%	44.0%	41.8%	36.9%	36.8%	33.6%	26.9%	25.0%	20.3%	17.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	160	3.23%
Kindergarten:	263	5.31%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,118	42.79%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,289	26.04%
College or graduate school:	1,120	22.63%
Total:	4,950	100%
Early Childhood:	423	8.55%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,670	74.14%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Phoenix, Arizona
County:	Maricopa County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:17:53 PM
Population:	23,797 [See All]
Area Codes:	480 / 928 / 602 / 623 / 520
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.4658, -112.0477
Land Area:	3.967 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/85006/zip-code-85006.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,801Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	787Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,477Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,887Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,598Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	510Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$203,049,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$860,544,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	11,784Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:	38060Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	4,941,206Source: Census
MSA:	Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:	3.967 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.002 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	15688.79 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0455000Source: Census
Place Name:	Phoenix city; ArizonaSource: Census

ZIP Code 85006 in Phoenix, AZ

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 85006

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85006

Sources & References