Zip code 85009: Phoenix, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85009?

85009 is assigned to Phoenix, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85009 in?

85009 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85009?

About 52,064 people live in 85009, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85009 in?

85009 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85009?

The median household income in 85009 is $52,054.

Q: What zip codes are near 85009?

The closest zip codes to 85009 are 85007, 85003, 85001, 85002, 85005.

Residential delivery areaMaricopa CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

52,064

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$236K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,208/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

3,554 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 85009

85009 is an urban zip code in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 52,064 people live here, or 3,554 per square mile. The median resident is 31.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,054 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $236,100, or 4.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,208 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and cleaning and personal care. 76% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 85009 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate25.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%37th of 392 in AZ
Poverty rate27.3%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%65th of 392 in AZ
Foreign-born residents31.9%
89th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%9th of 394 in AZ
Residents under 1826.9%
86th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%86th of 394 in AZ
Population52,064
82nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,83830th of 394 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters56.7%
73rd
U.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%85th of 372 in AZ
Population density3,554/sq mi
72nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi69th of 394 in AZ
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%150th of 393 in AZ
Self-employed workers10.2%
61st
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%157th of 393 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.443
57th
U.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464154th of 388 in AZ
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min179th of 373 in AZ
Housing vacancy5.6%
39th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%306th of 390 in AZ
Median gross rent$1,208
37th
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543182nd of 327 in AZ
Tech workers1.9%
31st
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%208th of 393 in AZ
Median home value$236,100
30th
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500242nd of 366 in AZ
Diversity index31.9
26th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9278th of 394 in AZ
Homeownership rate51.1%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%337th of 390 in AZ
Work from home7.3%
18th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%294th of 393 in AZ
Median household income$52,054
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964281st of 374 in AZ
Veterans2.5%
11th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%364th of 394 in AZ
Median age31.7
7th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39337th of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$33,410
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427334th of 387 in AZ
Healthcare workers5.2%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%312th of 393 in AZ
Government workers6.9%
4th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%362nd of 393 in AZ
Residents 65 and older8.2%
3rd
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%355th of 394 in AZ
Per capita income$19,358
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503342nd of 394 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%344th of 394 in AZ
Broadband access73.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%323rd of 390 in AZ

Measure	85009	Maricopa	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Uninsured rateWeakness	25.7%	10.6%	10.5%	8.4%	98th	37th of 392
Poverty rateWeakness	27.3%	11%	12.5%	12.5%	94th	65th of 392
Foreign-born residents	31.9%	14.5%	13%	14.1%	89th	9th of 394
Residents under 18	26.9%	22.5%	21.6%	22%	86th	86th of 394
Population	52,064	4,559,748	7,378,838	334,922,499	82nd	30th of 394
Rent-burdened renters	56.7%	52.6%	51.4%	51.1%	73rd	85th of 372
Population density	3,554/sq mi	496/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	72nd	69th of 394
Unemployment rate	5.8%	4.5%	5.1%	5.2%	65th	150th of 393
Self-employed workers	10.2%	9.8%	9.9%	10%	61st	157th of 393
Income inequality (Gini)	0.443	0.458	0.464	0.483	57th	154th of 388
Average commute	26.3 min	26 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	52nd	179th of 373
Housing vacancy	5.6%	8.2%	10.5%	10.1%	39th	306th of 390
Median gross rent	$1,208	$1,708	$1,543	$1,413	37th	182nd of 327
Tech workers	1.9%	4.2%	3.7%	3.8%	31st	208th of 393
Median home value	$236,100	$452,800	$394,500	$332,700	30th	242nd of 366
Diversity index	31.9	62	61.9	61.4	26th	278th of 394
Homeownership rateWeakness	51.1%	65.2%	67.4%	65.2%	19th	337th of 390
Work from home	7.3%	20.8%	18.4%	15.1%	18th	294th of 393
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,054	$89,300	$79,964	$80,734	11th	281st of 374
Veterans	2.5%	6.6%	7.9%	6.2%	11th	364th of 394
Median age	31.7	37.6	39	38.9	7th	337th of 394
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,410	$51,060	$48,427	$49,666	6th	334th of 387
Healthcare workers	5.2%	9%	9.3%	9.7%	4th	312th of 393
Government workers	6.9%	11.6%	13.9%	14.5%	4th	362nd of 393
Residents 65 and older	8.2%	16.3%	18.9%	17.2%	3rd	355th of 394
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,358	$46,183	$42,503	$44,673	2nd	342nd of 394
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8%	36.7%	33.3%	35.7%	1st	344th of 394
Broadband accessWeakness	73.3%	93.1%	91.5%	91%	1st	323rd of 390

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

13%

18–24

16%

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.7

Under 18

26.9%

65 and over

8.2%

Race and ethnicity

White8%
Black6%
Hispanic82%
Asian0.4%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

31.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

31.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

24%

Spanish

74%

Other Indo-European

0.1%

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 13,984
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 72.2%
Married couples: 37.3%
Living alone: 21.9%
Veterans (of adults): 2.5%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85009

$52,054

Maricopa Co.

$89,300

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,358

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.443

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85009

$236,100

Maricopa Co.

$452,800

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85009

$1,208

Maricopa Co.

$1,708

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 14,806
Owner-occupied: 51.1%
Vacant: 5.6%
Median year built: 1962
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.7%
Home value to income: 4.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

62%

Carpooled

23%

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

28%

20–29

21%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

20%

Transportation and moving

14%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

Production

Food service

Healthcare

Management

Education

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Construction

18%

Retail

14%

Admin, support and management

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Public administration

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$33,410

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85009	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,415	$74,888
Service	$27,269	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,406	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,895	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,980	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

41%

High school

32%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 58.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
Households with broadband: 73.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55%
No internet access: 23.5%
Without health insurance: 25.7%
Limited-English households: 17.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Phoenix
State: Arizona
County: Maricopa County
Center point: 33.4445° N, 112.1287° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Phoenix100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 85009

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85007	Phoenix, AZ	2.2 mi	13,575	$63,616	$480,600
85003	Phoenix, AZ	2.9 mi	10,875	$60,461	$616,800
85001	Phoenix, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85002	Phoenix, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85005	Phoenix, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85010	Phoenix, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85011	Phoenix, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85025	Phoenix, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85030	Phoenix, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85036	Phoenix, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85038	Phoenix, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85039	Phoenix, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 85009

What city is zip code 85009?

85009 is assigned to Phoenix, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85009 in?

85009 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85009?

About 52,064 people live in 85009, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85009 in?

85009 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85009?

The median household income in 85009 is $52,054.

What zip codes are near 85009?

The closest zip codes to 85009 are 85007, 85003, 85001, 85002, 85005.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85009, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.