ZIP Code 85050 in Phoenix, AZ

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Phoenix, Arizona
County:Maricopa County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:16:49 AM
Population:31,591 [See All]
Area Code:480
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.6909, -111.9956
Land Area:14.897 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85050 has 31,591 residents and 12,226 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 40.6 years, slightly older than the state (38.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.4%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:31,591Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:33,118Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:35,692Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,120.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$139,836Source: Census ACS
Households:12,226Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$618,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.57Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.72Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--24,79526,83327,79329,49030,08330,71530,50630,64732,03931,86431,24831,42532,66933,118
Decennial Census25,736------------------31,591--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 40.6

Male Median Age: 39.2

Female Median Age: 41.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9511,1571,2721,0597126718811,1031,2121,1861,1311,012856632564372255257
Female8501,0751,1321,0236496961,0541,2071,2241,3171,2571,094925860728515390312
Total1,8012,2322,4042,0821,3611,3671,9352,3102,4362,5032,3882,1061,7811,4921,292887645569
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:23,82174.31%
Black:6912.16%
Hispanic:*3,51110.95%
Asian:2,8148.78%
American Indian:1360.42%
Hawaiian:270.08%
Other:1,0583.30%
Total:32,058100%
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:15,28348.38%39.2 years
Females:16,30851.62%41.9 years
Total:31,591100%40.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:28,44485.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3771.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,8838.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,41412.97%
Total Population:33,118100%
Total Native Population:28,82187.03%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,29712.97%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $139,836, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $67,452 (93.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,386. Family households earn a median of $168,447 versus $77,168 for nonfamily households (a difference of $91,279). By gender, male median income is $104,478 and female is $91,038, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,440 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 71.6%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$72,384$76,951$78,087$80,233$78,673$82,529$86,359$89,489$94,450$99,306$113,020$133,455$137,389$139,836
Median Family Income$93,280$94,885$95,047$96,575$94,810$99,740$103,108$110,092$113,432$122,799$140,065$157,543$164,308$168,447
Median NonFamily Income$48,134$45,427$47,728$48,618$48,797$51,316$56,875$59,728$64,299$62,932$68,326$72,099$67,298$77,168
Median Male Income$65,769$66,776$70,185$70,395$68,244$70,190$72,569$81,210$86,098$85,750$95,412$102,826$107,132$104,478
Median Female Income$45,851$48,007$48,805$51,782$52,006$56,054$58,621$63,872$63,949$69,384$71,336$82,574$84,034$91,038
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:17,98469.14%
Unemployed:6012.31%
Not In Labor Force:7,42528.55%
Total:26,010100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:10,26357.07%
Service:2,18112.13%
Sales and Office:4,25523.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3201.78%
Production, transportation, and material moving:9655.37%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17,984100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $618,600, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $346,500 (127.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $281,200. The median gross rent is $2,377, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $1,064 (81.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $719. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.12% (68.42% with a mortgage, 31.58% free-and-clear) and renters 20.88% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.78%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$272,100$249,200$237,300$240,700$254,800$277,500$303,900$325,600$337,400$361,500$399,300$481,400$564,200$618,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:240.90%
$500 to $999:1435.37%
$1,000 to $1,499:1334.99%
$1,500 to $1,999:38014.27%
$2,000 to $2,499:73427.56%
$2,500 to $2,999:55520.84%
$3,000 or more:49718.66%
No Rent:1977.40%
Total:2,663100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$1,313$1,365$1,387$1,431$1,406$1,439$1,549$1,606$1,658$1,678$1,820$2,036$2,200$2,377
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,90554.14%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,18724.99%
Renter Occupied:2,66320.88%
Total Occupied Housing Units:12,755100%

Occupied Housing Units:12,75595.22%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6404.78%
Total Housing Units:13,395100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:10,48078.24%
Multi-Family Units:1,71012.77%
Other Units:1,2059.00%
Total Housing Units:13,395100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 58.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 22.50%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.56%). College enrollment is 18.91%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3461.51%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3021.32%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,47215.14%
Some college, no degree:3,73116.27%
Associate's degree:1,6817.33%
Bachelor's degree:7,83234.15%
Graduate or professional degree:5,57224.29%
Total:22,936100%
High school or higher:22,28897.17%
Bachelor's degree or higher:13,40458.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:27,68276.24%
Public Insurance:7,41620.43%
No Insurance:1,2103.33%
Total:36,308100%
Has Health Insurance:35,09896.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty4.6%4.3%4.8%5.7%6.8%6.4%5.7%4.2%3.5%2.8%2.2%1.8%2.9%2.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:5126.37%
Kindergarten:7208.96%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,34141.56%
High school (grades 9-12):1,94624.21%
College or graduate school:1,52018.91%
Total:8,039100%
Early Childhood:1,23215.33%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6,00774.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85050 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 951 business establishments, employing about 11,007 people with an annual payroll of $570,593,000. USPS data shows 13,888 residential mailboxes and 442 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:13,888Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:442Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:25,478Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,185Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:5,824Source: USPS
# of Businesses:951Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$141,675,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$570,593,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,007Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85050 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,192,887 people, about 0.75% of whom live in ZIP Code 85050. It covers 14.897 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.014 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:14.897 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.014 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:55039.61 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


85051 | | 85048

Schools in ZIP Code 85050


ZIP Code 85050 is in the Paradise Valley Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 10 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.

West-Mec - Pinnacle High School 3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Quail Run Elementary School 3303 E Utopia Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
District: Paradise Valley Unified District
Fireside Elementary School 3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
District: Paradise Valley Unified District
Sky Crossing Elementary School 3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
District: Paradise Valley Unified District
Desert Trails Elementary School 4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
District: Paradise Valley Unified District
Explorer Middle School 22401 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85050
District: Paradise Valley Unified District
Sunset Canyon School 2727 E Siesta Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85050
District: Paradise Valley Unified District
Pinnacle High School 3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
District: Paradise Valley Unified District
Wildfire Elementary School 3997 E Lockwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
District: Paradise Valley Unified District
Aaec - Paradise Valley 3775 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Breakthrough Academy- East Campus 3427 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
District: Private SchoolNearby
Aldea Montessori 15639 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
District: Private SchoolNearby
Dynamite Montessori 28807 N 53rd St
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85050


Paradise Valley Community College 18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Type: Post Secondary
Avalon Institute-Phoenix 410 E Bell Road, Suite G100
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Type: Post Secondary
Western Maricopa Education Center - Northeast Campus 1617 West Williams Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85027-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Penrose Academy 13402 North Scottsdale Road Suite B160
Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4065
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona College Of Nursing-Phoenix 16404 North Black Canyon Highway, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85053-4058
Type: Post Secondary
Allen School-Phoenix 15650 North Black Canyon Highway, B210
Phoenix, AZ 85053-4064
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • 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]
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