ZIP Code 85046 in Phoenix, AZ

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Phoenix, Arizona
County:Maricopa County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:16:48 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:480 / 520 / 602 / 623 / 928
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:33.4486, -112.0733
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85046 Phoenix, AZ - Commercial PO Box Facility

ZIP Code 85046, Phoenix

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMaricopa County, AZ
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points716 (273 businesses)
PO Boxes443
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 85032
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP with 443 boxes but zero residential population.
  • All mail delivery goes to a single address on E Greenway Road in north Phoenix.
  • The facility serves 273 business delivery points and 7 establishments employing 122 people.
  • ZIP 85046 has no geographic territory and exists as a point inside ZIP 85032.
  • The single-building pattern suggests this is a commercial mail receiving agency rather than a USPS post office.
  • Nearby neighborhoods like Century Vista and Newport Manor use standard Phoenix ZIP codes for residential delivery.

What This ZIP Code Is

ZIP Code 85046 is a PO Box-only ZIP located within the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. This isn't a neighborhood or community in the traditional sense. It's a postal designation for a commercial mail facility on E Greenway Road in the Paradise Valley area of north Phoenix.

Facility Profile

The facility maintains 443 PO Boxes and serves 273 business delivery points across 7 establishments with 122 employees. All 95 ZIP+4 street records point to a single address on E Greenway Road, using UNIT designators for individual mailboxes. This pattern indicates a commercial mail receiving agency (CMRA) or private postal business rather than a USPS post office serving a residential population.

No Residential Population

Because 85046 has no geographic territory of its own, it exists as a point location enclosed within ZIP 85032. There are no residents counted in this ZIP. The Census Bureau doesn't assign population to this area because it serves businesses and PO Box customers, not households. Anyone using an 85046 mailing address is receiving mail at this commercial facility, not at a home.

Surrounding Area

Nearby neighborhoods include Century Vista, Newport Manor, and Sunset Shadows. Residents of these communities receive their carrier-delivered mail through standard Phoenix ZIP codes like 85032, while businesses or individuals wanting a dedicated PO Box might choose this facility for its location along Greenway Road.

Street Name Patterns

Single Commercial Address Unit Designators

All records point to a single commercial address using UNIT designators for individual mailboxes.

Nearby Areas

Paradise Valley Century Vista Newport Manor Palo Brea Luxury Apartments Sunset Shadows

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85046 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 134 people with an annual payroll of $4,444,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,569Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$963,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,444,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:134Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85046 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,192,887 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85046. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:38060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,192,887Source: Census
MSA:Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01,06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:55039.61, 625.07 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


85048 | | 85045

Schools in ZIP Code 85046


We could not locate which school district 85046 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Phoenix Union Bioscience High School 512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
District: Phoenix Union High School DistrictNearby
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School 735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
District: UnknownNearby
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary 735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
District: UnknownNearby
Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School 735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
District: UnknownNearby
Phoenix Prep Academy 735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
District: Phoenix Elementary DistrictNearby
Taylor Made Prep Academy 1549 E Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Family School 1127 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary's Catholic High School 2525 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85046


Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix 411 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type: Post Secondary
Roberto-Venn School Of Luthiery 1012 Nw Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Type: Post Secondary
Gateway Community College-Central City 1245 E Buckeye
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4101
Type: Post Secondary
Pathways College 2226 N. 7th Street, Suite 220
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Type: Post Secondary
Pathways College-Arizona 2226 N. 7th Street, Suite 220
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona Board Of Regents 2700 N Central Ave, Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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 March 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov