Zip code 85033: Phoenix, Arizona
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 85033
85033 is an urban zip code in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County), covering 6.1 sq mi of land. About 57,591 people live here, or 9,413 per square mile. The median resident is 29 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $64,144 a year, 21% below the national median of $80,734. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $292,800, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,457 a month.
8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.6 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 72% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 85033 compares
- Uninsured rate25.2%98thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%39th of 392 in AZ
- Residents under 1830.9%97thU.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%37th of 394 in AZ
- Population density9,413/sq mi92ndU.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi3rd of 394 in AZ
- 89thU.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%7th of 394 in AZ
- Population57,59187thU.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,83816th of 394 in AZ
- Poverty rate18.7%81stWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%120th of 392 in AZ
- 75thU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%118th of 393 in AZ
- Average commute28.6 min66thU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min125th of 373 in AZ
- 64thU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%111th of 372 in AZ
- Median gross rent$1,45754thU.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543136th of 327 in AZ
- Median home value$292,80042ndU.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500202nd of 366 in AZ
- 37thU.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%220th of 393 in AZ
- Homeownership rate57.5%28thU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%315th of 390 in AZ
- Median household income$64,14427thU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964213th of 374 in AZ
- Diversity index30.924thU.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9283rd of 394 in AZ
- Government workers10.6%23rdU.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%313th of 393 in AZ
- Broadband access87.7%22ndU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%246th of 390 in AZ
- Housing vacancy3.9%21stU.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%351st of 390 in AZ
- Work from home7.7%20thU.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%286th of 393 in AZ
- Tech workers1.3%18thU.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%238th of 393 in AZ
- Median earnings per worker$37,32015thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427293rd of 387 in AZ
- Veterans2.7%12thU.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%360th of 394 in AZ
- 10thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464312th of 388 in AZ
- 7thU.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%298th of 393 in AZ
- Per capita income$21,8344thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503322nd of 394 in AZ
- 3rdU.S. 38.9 · AZ 39367th of 394 in AZ
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%346th of 394 in AZ
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%368th of 394 in AZ
| Measure | 85033 | Maricopa | AZ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 25.2% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 39th of 392 | |
| Residents under 18 | 30.9% | 22.5% | 21.6% | 22% | 37th of 394 | |
| Population density | 9,413/sq mi | 496/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 3rd of 394 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 32.4% | 14.5% | 13% | 14.1% | 7th of 394 | |
| Population | 57,591 | 4,559,748 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 | 16th of 394 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.7% | 11% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 120th of 392 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 118th of 393 | |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 26 min | 25.4 min | 26.4 min | 125th of 373 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 54.4% | 52.6% | 51.4% | 51.1% | 111th of 372 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,457 | $1,708 | $1,543 | $1,413 | 136th of 327 | |
| Median home value | $292,800 | $452,800 | $394,500 | $332,700 | 202nd of 366 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.3% | 9.8% | 9.9% | 10% | 220th of 393 | |
| Homeownership rate | 57.5% | 65.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 315th of 390 | |
| Median household income | $64,144 | $89,300 | $79,964 | $80,734 | 213th of 374 | |
| Diversity index | 30.9 | 62 | 61.9 | 61.4 | 283rd of 394 | |
| Government workers | 10.6% | 11.6% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 313th of 393 | |
| Broadband access | 87.7% | 93.1% | 91.5% | 91% | 246th of 390 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.9% | 8.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 351st of 390 | |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 286th of 393 | |
| Tech workers | 1.3% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 238th of 393 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,320 | $51,060 | $48,427 | $49,666 | 293rd of 387 | |
| Veterans | 2.7% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 360th of 394 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.380 | 0.458 | 0.464 | 0.483 | 312th of 388 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.9% | 9% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 298th of 393 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $21,834 | $46,183 | $42,503 | $44,673 | 322nd of 394 | |
| Median age | 29 | 37.6 | 39 | 38.9 | 367th of 394 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 7.8% | 36.7% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 346th of 394 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 6.6% | 16.3% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 368th of 394 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White10%
- Black4%
- Hispanic82%
- Asian0.9%
- Native American0.9%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 16,008
- Average household size
- 3.6
- Family households
- 80.5%
- Married couples
- 42%
- Living alone
- 13.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.7%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 16,660
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Vacant
- 3.9%
- Median year built
- 1976
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 54.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28.6%
- Home value to income
- 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 85033 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $50,318 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,377 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,221 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,324 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,885 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.8%
- Households with broadband
- 87.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 68.7%
- No internet access
- 7.4%
- Without health insurance
- 25.2%
- Limited-English households
- 15.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Phoenix
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- Center point
- 33.4936° N, 112.2140° W
- Land area
- 6.1 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 85033
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85035 | Phoenix, AZ | 1.9 mi | $60,440 |
| 85031 | Phoenix, AZ | 2.7 mi | $70,412 |
| 85303 | Glendale, AZ | 2.8 mi | $80,650 |
| 85037 | Phoenix, AZ | 3.2 mi | $84,016 |
| 85301 | Glendale, AZ | 3.4 mi | $53,827 |
| 85305 | Glendale, AZ | 3.5 mi | $88,167 |
| 85311 | Glendale, AZ · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 85312 | Glendale, AZ · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 85318 | Glendale, AZ · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 85043 | Phoenix, AZ | 4.3 mi | $78,257 |
| 85019 | Phoenix, AZ | 4.3 mi | $68,528 |
| 85017 | Phoenix, AZ | 5.3 mi | $58,346 |
Zip codes like 85033 elsewhere
Questions about 85033
What city is zip code 85033?
85033 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 85033 in?
85033 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of 85033?
About 57,591 people live in 85033, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 85033 in?
85033 is in Mountain Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 85033?
The median household income in 85033 is $64,144.
What zip codes are near 85033?
The closest zip codes to 85033 are 85035, 85031, 85303, 85037, 85301.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85033, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.