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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

85021

Phoenix

ZIP Code 85021 is a standard zip code serving Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona (AZ), in Maricopa County, United States. It has an estimated population of 37,743 with a median household income of $38,130. The area falls within the America/Phoenix timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $38,130

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Arizona (AZ)
County
Maricopa
City
Phoenix
Timezone
America/Phoenix

Coordinates

Latitude
33.560000
Longitude
-112.092700

Geographic Details

Land Area
6.73 mi²
Water Area
0.03 mi²
Population Density
5612.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box
33.582551°N, 33.535603°S, -112.070584°E, -112.117244°W

With 37,743 residents spread across 6.73 square miles, this area has a population density of 5612.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

37,743

Population

90th percentile

$38,130

Median Income

20th percentile

$188,200

Median Home Value

70th percentile

6.73 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 85021 is $38,130, and the median home value is $188,200. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

17,619

Total Units

15,001

Occupied Units

85.1%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Phoenix, AZ.

85001

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 85002

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 85003

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 85004

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 85005

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 85006

Phoenix

 85007

Phoenix

 85008

Phoenix

 85009

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 85010

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Similar ZIP Codes in Arizona

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Arizona.

85003

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$36,390

 85013

Phoenix

$43,576

 85014

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$41,903

 85029

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$42,937

 85033

Phoenix

$33,821

 85041

Phoenix

$42,204

 85043

Phoenix

$40,584

 85051

Phoenix

$38,415

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?
Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).
What are the different types of ZIP codes?
There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.
How often is ZIP code data updated?
ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.
What is population density and why does it matter?
Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.
How are ZIP code boundaries determined?
ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.
What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?
Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.