ZIP Code 85079 in Phoenix, AZ

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Phoenix, Arizona
County:Maricopa County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:04:02 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:480 / 520 / 602 / 623 / 928
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:33.4486, -112.0733
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85079 Phoenix, AZ - A Business Mail Facility

ZIP Code 85079, Phoenix

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMaricopa County, AZ
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points142 (38 businesses)
PO Boxes104
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 85017
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only classified ZIP within Phoenix that serves as a dedicated mail facility rather than a residential area.
  • The ZIP has zero population because it contains only a postal facility, not homes or apartments.
  • With 104 PO Boxes and 38 business accounts, it functions primarily as a commercial mail center.
  • All 95 street-style ZIP+4 records point to a single location on N 27th Avenue with UNIT designators.
  • This ZIP is physically enclosed within ZIP 85017 in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix.
  • Street delivery isn't available at this ZIP, but nearby Phoenix ZIPs provide full carrier service.

Overview

ZIP code 85079 is a special-purpose PO Box ZIP located within Phoenix, Arizona. It doesn't represent a town or neighborhood but rather serves as a dedicated mail facility. The ZIP has no residential population and exists as a point location enclosed within ZIP 85017 in the Alhambra area of Phoenix. This is a business-oriented postal facility with 104 PO Boxes and 38 registered business delivery points.

Mail Delivery

All mail delivery for this ZIP occurs at a single address on N 27th Avenue. The 95 ZIP+4 records associated with this street use UNIT designators, indicating a multi-tenant commercial facility. Phoenix residents and businesses use this ZIP when they want a dedicated PO Box address separate from their home or primary business location.

Mailing Information

Standard Phoenix street addresses aren't available here since it's classified as a PO Box-only ZIP. However, this isn't a true "PO Box Only Zone" because the surrounding Phoenix ZIP codes offer full street delivery. Mail should be addressed to:

[Name]
PO Box [Number]
Phoenix, AZ 85079

Street Name Patterns

Single Facility Unit Designators

All delivery occurs at one address on N 27th Avenue, with 95 unit designators indicating a multi-tenant facility.

Nearby Areas

Alhambra Northwest Village Homeland Altro Terrace Villa Charme Townhouses

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85079 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $372,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:129Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$108,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$372,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:9Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85079 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85079. 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:4,941,206Source: Census
MSA:Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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


85080 | | 85078

Schools in ZIP Code 85079


We could not locate which school district 85079 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 Elementary 735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
District: UnknownNearby
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School 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
The Family School 1127 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Matthew School 320 N 20th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85009
District: Private SchoolNearby
Youth Development Institute School 1830 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85079


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
Arizona Board Of Regents 2700 N Central Ave, Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type: Post Secondary
Phoenix College 1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Phoenix-Arizona 4035 South Riverpoint Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85040
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 January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], 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: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov