ZIP Code 85015 in Phoenix, AZ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Phoenix, Arizona
County:Maricopa County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:18:16 PM
Population:41,436 [See All]
Area Code:602
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.5096, -112.1022
Land Area:4.905 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85015 has 41,436 residents and 15,848 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 32.7 years, younger than the state (38.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (45.1%) and White (37.0%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.1%, 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:41,436Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:42,444Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:43,488Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:8,447.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$52,585Source: Census ACS
Households:15,848Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$312,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.59Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.76Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--39,65740,64440,45239,71939,44138,82939,39539,86641,89544,01041,84842,59442,444
Decennial Census37,644------------------41,436------
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: 32.7

Male Median Age: 32.6

Female Median Age: 32.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,6021,6041,5601,4091,5091,7371,7461,6151,4011,2181,2501,1781,047772510292145145
Female1,5531,5051,4811,4001,5521,8261,7661,5841,3011,2941,1611,086925810528336269319
Total3,1553,1093,0412,8093,0613,5633,5123,1992,7022,5122,4112,2641,9721,5821,038628414464
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:15,33828.50%
Black:5,62510.45%
Hispanic:*18,70134.75%
Asian:2,2934.26%
American Indian:1,9433.61%
Hawaiian:580.11%
Other:9,85518.31%
Total:53,813100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:20,74050.05%32.6 years
Females:20,69649.95%32.8 years
Total:41,436100%32.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:30,44071.72%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,0952.58%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,3517.90%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:7,55825.70%
Total Population:42,444100%
Total Native Population:31,53574.30%
Total Foreign-born Population:10,90925.70%
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 $52,585, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,344 (58.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,566. Family households earn a median of $59,102 versus $37,869 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,233). By gender, male median income is $44,879 and female is $43,648, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,231 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 70.9%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is slightly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.4%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$33,241$31,858$30,753$29,838$29,729$30,661$33,532$34,636$38,019$42,038$42,823$47,486$52,585
Median Family Income$32,895$31,849$32,271$34,836$36,574$38,223$39,820$39,776$41,635$50,203$50,597$55,855$59,102
Median NonFamily Income$31,571$28,068$25,761$21,340$21,147$23,166$24,114$26,386$28,936$30,891$31,874$34,684$37,869
Median Male Income$31,694$30,650$30,676$31,089$31,247$31,825$33,296$35,327$36,481$38,625$39,695$42,479$44,879
Median Female Income$31,718$29,651$31,848$31,718$31,758$31,584$33,922$35,057$37,685$38,507$39,416$43,105$43,648
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:21,49066.81%
Unemployed:1,2984.04%
Not In Labor Force:9,37829.16%
Total:32,166100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,74931.41%
Service:4,08719.02%
Sales and Office:4,37020.34%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,71312.62%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,57116.62%
Total Civilian Employed Population:21,490100%
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 $312,600, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is up $163,600 (109.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $134,100. The median gross rent is $1,227, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,431), is up $485 (65.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $379. Of occupied housing, owners make up 33.06% (60.12% with a mortgage, 39.88% free-and-clear) and renters 66.94% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.90%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (11.00%).

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$149,000$120,400$113,400$108,900$120,700$131,000$152,000$162,100$178,500$205,700$226,400$278,400$312,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2692.47%
$500 to $999:2,51923.09%
$1,000 to $1,499:4,85944.55%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,33921.44%
$2,000 to $2,499:5204.77%
$2,500 to $2,999:1821.67%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2202.02%
Total:10,908100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$742$720$708$696$703$727$750$775$848$942$978$1,116$1,227
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,23919.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,14913.19%
Renter Occupied:10,90866.94%
Total Occupied Housing Units:16,296100%

Occupied Housing Units:16,29691.10%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,5938.90%
Total Housing Units:17,889100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:7,87944.04%
Multi-Family Units:9,42952.71%
Other Units:5813.25%
Total Housing Units:17,889100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 24.80% 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 78.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 16.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 45.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 20.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 13.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.80 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 (41.47%). College enrollment is 23.70%, 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)


Less than 9th grade:2,94811.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,70010.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,28224.06%
Some college, no degree:5,41320.73%
Associate's degree:2,2868.76%
Bachelor's degree:4,52917.35%
Graduate or professional degree:1,9507.47%
Total:26,108100%
High school or higher:20,46078.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,47924.82%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:19,07642.35%
Public Insurance:19,15242.52%
No Insurance:6,81915.14%
Total:45,047100%
Has Health Insurance:38,22884.86%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty33.6%34.1%34.2%31.9%31.1%29.2%28.8%29.4%29.2%23.9%26.0%22.7%20.4%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:2912.64%
Kindergarten:6786.14%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,57641.47%
High school (grades 9-12):2,87526.05%
College or graduate school:2,61523.70%
Total:11,035100%
Early Childhood:9698.78%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):8,12973.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85015 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 667 business establishments, employing about 9,699 people with an annual payroll of $425,353,000. USPS data shows 16,791 residential mailboxes and 891 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:16,791Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:891Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:18,964Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,997Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:8,103Source: USPS
# of Businesses:667Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$103,355,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$425,353,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:9,699Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85015 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 1st, 3rd, and 8th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,941,206 people, about 0.84% of whom live in ZIP Code 85015. It covers 4.905 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.012 sq mi.

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:4.905 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.012 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,03,08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:55039.61, 15688.79, 539.66 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0455000Source: Census
Place Name:Phoenix city; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


85016 | | 85014

Schools in ZIP Code 85015


ZIP Code 85015 is part of 5 school districts, including: Osborn Elementary District (Grades PK thru 08), Washington Elementary District (Grades PK thru 08), Phoenix Elementary District (Grades PK thru 08), Phoenix Union High School District (Grades 09 thru 12) and Alhambra Elementary District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 13 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Casa Academy 1500 W Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Solano School 1526 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
District: Osborn Elementary District
Maryland Elementary School 6503 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
District: Washington Elementary District
Maie Bartlett Heard School 2301 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
District: Phoenix Elementary District
Metro Tech High School 1900 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
District: Phoenix Union High School District
Linda Abril Educational Academy 3000 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
District: Phoenix Union High School District
Midtown Primary School 4735 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Imagine Camelback Elementary 5050 North 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Choice Learning Academy 5330 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
District: Alhambra Elementary District
Westwood Elementary School 4711 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
District: Alhambra Elementary District
Imagine Camelback Middle 5050 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Empower College Prep 2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Empower College Prep High School 2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
St Gregory School 3440 N 18th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
District: Private School
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School 1751 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85015


Grand Canyon University 3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Phoenix 3423 W Bethany Home Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Type: Post Secondary
Phoenix College 1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Type: Post Secondary
Phoenix Institute Of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture 301 E Bethany Home Rd Ste A100
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Nw Phoenix 2727 W. Glendale Ave. #200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
Type: Post Secondary
National Paralegal College 717 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014-1561
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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