ZIP Code 85043 in Phoenix, AZ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Phoenix, Arizona
County:Maricopa County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:19:17 PM
Population:35,800 [See All]
Area Codes:623 / 480 / 602 / 520
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.4281, -112.1862
Land Area:20.308 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85043 has 35,800 residents and 9,578 households (average 3.73 persons per household). The median age is 28.1 years, significantly younger than the state (38.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.0%) and Other / Two or More Races (37.8%, much higher than the state average of 12.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.0%, 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%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:35,800Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:39,603Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:43,644Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,762.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$70,051Source: Census ACS
Households:9,578Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$288,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.73Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.35Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--30,17529,52228,55331,72435,30136,17738,12539,75738,70437,77938,93840,09139,603
Decennial Census30,560------------------35,800------
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: 28.1

Male Median Age: 27.2

Female Median Age: 28.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,3981,7021,8661,7971,4411,3621,3101,2131,1881,0649587736273772991548368
Female1,4991,5941,8011,6091,3701,5251,3631,3301,2951,140973806610492313160121119
Total2,8973,2963,6673,4062,8112,8872,6732,5432,4832,2041,9311,5791,237869612314204187
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,49217.47%
Black:3,4796.40%
Hispanic:*26,13148.10%
Asian:7181.32%
American Indian:8481.56%
Hawaiian:1190.22%
Other:13,54224.93%
Total:54,329100%
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:17,68049.39%27.2 years
Females:18,12050.61%28.9 years
Total:35,800100%28.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:28,55672.11%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2960.75%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,3128.36%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:7,43927.15%
Total Population:39,603100%
Total Native Population:28,85272.85%
Total Foreign-born Population:10,75127.15%
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 $70,051, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $21,416 (44.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,633. Family households earn a median of $69,141 versus $47,374 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,767). By gender, male median income is $48,623 and female is $39,940, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,683 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.7%, which is far greater than the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about the same as the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.1%).

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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$48,635$42,422$40,584$40,636$41,744$43,895$48,559$50,873$52,418$55,563$57,941$66,158$70,051
Median Family Income$52,083$45,643$42,833$41,716$42,986$43,438$48,186$48,645$51,466$54,475$58,036$64,381$69,141
Median NonFamily Income$30,072$30,951$27,455$26,175$26,959$33,431$34,764$43,879$43,837$42,027$41,817$55,465$47,374
Median Male Income$38,236$36,262$36,086$32,379$31,990$33,478$34,656$36,428$37,800$40,493$40,671$46,756$48,623
Median Female Income$27,413$27,931$27,070$27,051$27,269$28,371$30,634$31,702$31,864$33,421$35,245$38,254$39,940
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:18,37765.18%
Unemployed:9723.45%
Not In Labor Force:8,84531.37%
Total:28,194100%
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:4,61925.13%
Service:3,70420.16%
Sales and Office:4,11822.41%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,77315.09%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,16317.21%
Total Civilian Employed Population:18,377100%
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 $288,900, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is up $126,700 (78.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118,900. The median gross rent is $1,496, which is above the national median ($1,348), is up $325 (27.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $288. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.06% (72.30% with a mortgage, 27.70% free-and-clear) and renters 34.94% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.66%, which is markedly below 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$162,200$125,400$99,900$101,100$107,900$123,100$151,000$161,400$170,000$189,600$207,700$256,200$288,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1413.62%
$500 to $999:1694.34%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,56940.30%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,20330.90%
$2,000 to $2,499:60615.57%
$2,500 to $2,999:401.03%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1654.24%
Total:3,893100%
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$1,171$1,101$1,108$1,090$1,077$1,096$1,141$1,168$1,208$1,245$1,300$1,434$1,496
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,24047.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,00818.02%
Renter Occupied:3,89334.94%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,141100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,14196.34%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4233.66%
Total Housing Units:11,564100%
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:9,31580.55%
Multi-Family Units:1,31111.34%
Other Units:9388.11%
Total Housing Units:11,564100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 13.10% 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 73.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 22.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.11%). College enrollment is 19.91%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:3,55415.07%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,74111.62%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,07834.24%
Some college, no degree:3,91316.59%
Associate's degree:2,2249.43%
Bachelor's degree:2,0448.66%
Graduate or professional degree:1,0374.40%
Total:23,591100%
High school or higher:17,29673.32%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,08113.06%
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:20,09048.43%
Public Insurance:12,31229.68%
No Insurance:9,08221.89%
Total:41,484100%
Has Health Insurance:32,40278.11%
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 Poverty11.6%15.7%16.0%19.8%19.8%22.2%21.4%20.4%18.2%13.4%12.8%12.2%13.2%
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:4433.69%
Kindergarten:4503.75%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):5,89449.11%
High school (grades 9-12):2,82523.54%
College or graduate school:2,38919.91%
Total:12,001100%
Early Childhood:8937.44%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):9,16976.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85043 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 977 business establishments, employing about 58,925 people with an annual payroll of $3,155,771,000. USPS data shows 11,701 residential mailboxes and 949 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,701Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:949Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:17,467Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,714Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,025Source: USPS
# of Businesses:977Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$778,130,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,155,771,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:58,925Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85043 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 3rd and 7th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,941,206 people, about 0.72% of whom live in ZIP Code 85043. It covers 20.308 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.019 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:20.308 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.019 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03,07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:15688.79, 205.12 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


85044 | | 85042

Schools in ZIP Code 85043


ZIP Code 85043 is part of 2 school districts, including: Fowler Elementary District (Grades PK thru 08) and Riverside Elementary District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 17 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.

Fowler Elementary School 6707 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Fowler Elementary District
Santa Maria Middle School 7250 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Fowler Elementary District
Sunridge Elementary School 6244 W Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Fowler Elementary District
Sun Canyon School 8150 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Fowler Elementary District
Tuscano Elementary School 3850 S 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Fowler Elementary District
Western Valley Elementary School 6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Fowler Elementary District
Western Valley Middle School 6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Fowler Elementary District
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy 6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Fowler Elementary District
Maricopa Institute Of Technology 3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Riverside Traditional School 1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Riverside Elementary District
Kings Ridge School 3650 S 64th Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Riverside Elementary District
Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit) 3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Riverside Elementary District
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online Sch 1414 South 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
District: Riverside Elementary District
South Ridge High School 1122 S 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Asdb - Elp Fbc West Valley Preschool 2430 S 75th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Hope High School 7620 W Lower Buckeye Rd Ste 10
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Southwest Leadership Academy 4301 W Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Elementary School 3130 N 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
District: Private SchoolNearby
Arizona Lutheran Academy 6036 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Matthew School 320 N 20th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85009
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85043


Empire Beauty School-Avondale 9945 W Mcdowell Road #112
Avondale, AZ 85323
Type: Post Secondary
Roberto-Venn School Of Luthiery 1012 Nw Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Type: Post Secondary
Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc 10695 West Pierce Street
Avondale, AZ 85323
Type: Post Secondary
Grand Canyon University 3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix 411 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type: Post Secondary
Phoenix College 1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
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 Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
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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]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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