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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

85044

Phoenix

ZIP Code 85044 is a standard zip code serving Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona (AZ), in Maricopa County, United States. It has an estimated population of 37,993 with a median household income of $66,416. The area falls within the America/Phoenix timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $66,416

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude
33.329100
Longitude
-111.994300

Geographic Details

Land Area
14.45 mi²
Water Area
0.02 mi²
Population Density
2630.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box
33.378104°N, 33.305200°S, -111.968402°E, -112.053226°W

With 37,993 residents spread across 14.45 square miles, this area has a population density of 2630.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

37,993

Population

90th percentile

$66,416

Median Income

80th percentile

$214,100

Median Home Value

75th percentile

14.45 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 85044 is $66,416, and the median home value is $214,100. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

18,246

Total Units

16,978

Occupied Units

93.1%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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85001

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 85005

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 85006

Phoenix

 85007

Phoenix

 85008

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 85009

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 85010

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Similar ZIP Codes in Arizona

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Arizona.

85024

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$64,776

 85054

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$67,488

 85087

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$74,805

 85118

Gold Canyon

$62,965

 85138

Maricopa

$66,333

 85142

Queen Creek

$73,367

 85143

San Tan Valley

$57,969

 85145

Red Rock

$57,109

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?
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What is population density and why does it matter?
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How are ZIP code boundaries determined?
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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.