ZIP Code 85027 in Phoenix, AZ

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Phoenix, Arizona
County:Maricopa County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:18:42 PM
Population:38,343 [See All]
Area Codes:623 / 928
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.6783, -112.0998
Land Area:11.732 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85027 has 38,343 residents and 16,176 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 35.9 years, younger than the state (38.9) and slightly 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 White (67.6%, much higher than the state average of 60.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).

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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:38,343Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:38,986Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:39,327Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,268.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$73,255Source: Census ACS
Households:16,176Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$316,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.36Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.28Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--38,60136,92936,85436,24435,83435,22535,52936,53937,87339,48838,13639,15238,986
Decennial Census37,140------------------38,343------
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: 35.9

Male Median Age: 35.4

Female Median Age: 36.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,2131,1891,0929711,2861,8461,8241,7011,2661,1071,2031,2251,104833671348183133
Female1,1511,1021,0259181,2731,8571,7381,4691,0871,0811,2031,3201,2291,004761465259206
Total2,3642,2912,1171,8892,5593,7033,5623,1702,3532,1882,4062,5452,3331,8371,432813442339
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:25,93062.62%
Black:1,4943.61%
Hispanic:*7,29717.62%
Asian:3,0347.33%
American Indian:6591.59%
Hawaiian:890.21%
Other:2,9067.02%
Total:41,409100%
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:19,19550.06%35.4 years
Females:19,14849.94%36.8 years
Total:38,343100%35.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:32,17282.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:6491.66%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,2525.78%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,91315.81%
Total Population:38,986100%
Total Native Population:32,82184.19%
Total Foreign-born Population:6,16515.81%
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 $73,255, which is falls short of the national median ($78,538), is up $21,612 (41.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,378. Family households earn a median of $86,110 versus $50,236 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,874). By gender, male median income is $59,122 and female is $53,283, which is higher than the state female median ($51,415), with a current gap of $5,839 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.2%, which is far greater than 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 (39.2%).

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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$51,643$51,198$51,919$52,137$51,332$50,427$53,981$56,184$58,877$63,591$64,886$71,362$73,255
Median Family Income$61,307$61,135$61,999$62,004$62,072$62,161$67,771$68,478$71,853$75,681$78,762$85,177$86,110
Median NonFamily Income$36,967$37,041$38,708$40,420$39,809$38,256$40,458$41,819$43,456$45,606$45,484$48,999$50,236
Median Male Income$43,457$44,237$44,257$46,681$44,635$45,150$47,102$48,225$49,277$50,632$52,318$56,577$59,122
Median Female Income$37,841$37,064$40,108$39,307$39,333$40,154$40,573$40,366$41,434$44,010$44,231$51,472$53,283
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:21,37068.73%
Unemployed:1,0143.26%
Not In Labor Force:8,70928.01%
Total:31,093100%
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:8,38239.22%
Service:3,67117.18%
Sales and Office:5,04923.63%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,7878.36%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,48111.61%
Total Civilian Employed Population:21,370100%
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 $316,100, which is lower than the state median ($358,900), is up $155,100 (96.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $126,800. The median gross rent is $1,488, which is higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $522 (54.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $371. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.95% (69.14% with a mortgage, 30.86% free-and-clear) and renters 45.05% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.73%, which is far 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$161,000$140,900$128,900$127,700$130,100$141,500$158,900$170,600$189,300$215,500$233,900$283,000$316,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:761.01%
$500 to $999:5857.81%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,97239.67%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,55134.05%
$2,000 to $2,499:77710.37%
$2,500 to $2,999:1291.72%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:4025.37%
Total:7,492100%
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$966$969$949$977$986$1,011$1,049$1,083$1,117$1,146$1,211$1,387$1,488
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,31937.99%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,82116.96%
Renter Occupied:7,49245.05%
Total Occupied Housing Units:16,632100%

Occupied Housing Units:16,63295.27%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8264.73%
Total Housing Units:17,458100%
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:10,29558.97%
Multi-Family Units:5,29530.33%
Other Units:1,86810.70%
Total Housing Units:17,458100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 29.40% 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 92.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 28.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.10%). The share of people in poverty is 10.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 4.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.44%). College enrollment is 29.94%, which is on par with the state rate (26.20%), 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:1,0523.83%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,0533.83%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,97825.39%
Some college, no degree:7,41226.97%
Associate's degree:2,90010.55%
Bachelor's degree:5,54820.19%
Graduate or professional degree:2,5409.24%
Total:27,483100%
High school or higher:25,37892.34%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8,08829.43%
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:27,47165.02%
Public Insurance:10,92325.85%
No Insurance:3,8579.13%
Total:42,251100%
Has Health Insurance:38,39490.87%
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 Poverty5.6%7.5%8.7%9.8%10.7%11.8%8.4%7.0%6.2%5.9%9.3%9.0%10.3%
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:7308.39%
Kindergarten:3804.37%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,69142.44%
High school (grades 9-12):1,29214.86%
College or graduate school:2,60429.94%
Total:8,697100%
Early Childhood:1,11012.76%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,36361.66%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85027 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,747 business establishments, employing about 55,679 people with an annual payroll of $4,101,089,000. USPS data shows 16,664 residential mailboxes and 1,939 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:16,664Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,939Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:17,825Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,137Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:5,494Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,747Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,131,665,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,101,089,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:55,679Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85027 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 1st and 8th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,941,206 people, about 0.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 85027. It covers 11.732 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.008 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:11.732 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.008 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:55039.61, 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


85028 | | 85026

Schools in ZIP Code 85027


ZIP Code 85027 is in the Deer Valley Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 12 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy 1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley 2747 W Union Hills Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85027
West-Mec - Barry Goldwater High School 2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Northeast Campus 1617 W Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Adams Traditional Academy 2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Deer Valley Middle School 21100 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
District: Deer Valley Unified District
Barry Goldwater High School 2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
District: Deer Valley Unified District
Esperanza Elementary School 251 W Mohawk Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
District: Deer Valley Unified District
Paseo Hills School 3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
District: Deer Valley Unified District
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy 20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
District: Deer Valley Unified District
Vista Peak 19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
District: Deer Valley Unified District
Union Park School 25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
District: Deer Valley Unified District
Atonement Lutheran 4001 W Beardsley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
District: Private SchoolNearby
Arrowhead Christian Academy 4030 W Yorkshire Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
District: Private SchoolNearby
Northwest Christian School 16401 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85027


Western Maricopa Education Center - Northeast Campus 1617 West Williams Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85027-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division 2844 W Deer Valley Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona College Of Nursing-Phoenix 16404 North Black Canyon Highway, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85053-4058
Type: Post Secondary
Avalon Institute-Phoenix 410 E Bell Road, Suite G100
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Type: Post Secondary
Allen School-Phoenix 15650 North Black Canyon Highway, B210
Phoenix, AZ 85053-4064
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix 13610 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ 85029-4929
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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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