Zip code 85045: Phoenix, Arizona
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 85045
85045 is a suburban zip code in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County), covering 4 sq mi of land. About 7,600 people live here, or 1,913 per square mile. The median resident is 45 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $153,583 a year, about 1.9× the national median of $80,734. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $634,600, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,430 a month.
64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.8 minutes each way, and 32% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and office and administrative support. 23% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 85045 compares
- Broadband access99.6%99thStrengthU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%9th of 390 in AZ
- Homeownership rate91.2%97thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%46th of 390 in AZ
- Work from home31.6%96thU.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%17th of 393 in AZ
- Median household income$153,58395thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,9646th of 374 in AZ
- Median gross rent$2,43094thU.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,5438th of 327 in AZ
- Median earnings per worker$82,75594thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,4279th of 387 in AZ
- Per capita income$71,86192ndStrengthU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,50320th of 394 in AZ
- 92ndStrengthU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%12th of 394 in AZ
- Tech workers6.7%89thU.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%25th of 393 in AZ
- 86thU.S. 38.9 · AZ 39159th of 394 in AZ
- Median home value$634,60084thU.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,50027th of 366 in AZ
- Diversity index61.876thU.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.948th of 394 in AZ
- Average commute28.8 min67thU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min121st of 373 in AZ
- 58thU.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%104th of 394 in AZ
- Population density1,913/sq mi56thU.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi105th of 394 in AZ
- Government workers13.8%51stU.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%222nd of 393 in AZ
- 49thU.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%170th of 394 in AZ
- 48thU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%155th of 372 in AZ
- Veterans5.3%43rdU.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%277th of 394 in AZ
- 22ndU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%336th of 392 in AZ
- 22ndU.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%265th of 393 in AZ
- 21stU.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%292nd of 394 in AZ
- 14thU.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%268th of 393 in AZ
- Population7,60012thU.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838213th of 394 in AZ
- 8thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464325th of 388 in AZ
- 7thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%336th of 393 in AZ
- Poverty rate2.7%2ndStrengthU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%377th of 392 in AZ
- Housing vacancy1.4%2ndU.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%383rd of 390 in AZ
| Measure | 85045 | Maricopa | AZ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband accessStrength | 99.6% | 93.1% | 91.5% | 91% | 9th of 390 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 91.2% | 65.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 46th of 390 | |
| Work from home | 31.6% | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 17th of 393 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $153,583 | $89,300 | $79,964 | $80,734 | 6th of 374 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,430 | $1,708 | $1,543 | $1,413 | 8th of 327 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $82,755 | $51,060 | $48,427 | $49,666 | 9th of 387 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $71,861 | $46,183 | $42,503 | $44,673 | 20th of 394 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 63.6% | 36.7% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 12th of 394 | |
| Tech workers | 6.7% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 25th of 393 | |
| Median age | 45 | 37.6 | 39 | 38.9 | 159th of 394 | |
| Median home value | $634,600 | $452,800 | $394,500 | $332,700 | 27th of 366 | |
| Diversity index | 61.8 | 62 | 61.9 | 61.4 | 48th of 394 | |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 26 min | 25.4 min | 26.4 min | 121st of 373 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 12.5% | 14.5% | 13% | 14.1% | 104th of 394 | |
| Population density | 1,913/sq mi | 496/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 105th of 394 | |
| Government workers | 13.8% | 11.6% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 222nd of 393 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22% | 22.5% | 21.6% | 22% | 170th of 394 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 50.2% | 52.6% | 51.4% | 51.1% | 155th of 372 | |
| Veterans | 5.3% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 277th of 394 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 336th of 392 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.2% | 9.8% | 9.9% | 10% | 265th of 393 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.6% | 16.3% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 292nd of 394 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.9% | 9% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 268th of 393 | |
| Population | 7,600 | 4,559,748 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 | 213th of 394 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.375 | 0.458 | 0.464 | 0.483 | 325th of 388 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 336th of 393 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 2.7% | 11% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 377th of 392 | |
| Housing vacancy | 1.4% | 8.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 383rd 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
Race and ethnicity
- White56%
- Black5%
- Hispanic23%
- Asian10%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0.2%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,960
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 75.8%
- Married couples
- 68.8%
- Living alone
- 20.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.3%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,001
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Vacant
- 1.4%
- Median year built
- 1999
- Median rooms
- 7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 50.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 4.7%
- Home value to income
- 4.1× (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 | 85045 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $93,443 | $74,888 |
| Service | $22,813 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $84,389 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $88,194 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $32,813 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 27.2%
- Households with broadband
- 99.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 87.3%
- No internet access
- 0.1%
- Without health insurance
- 4%
- Limited-English households
- 2.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Phoenix
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- Center point
- 33.2989° N, 112.1059° W
- Land area
- 4 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 85045
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85048 | Phoenix, AZ | 4.4 mi | $122,833 |
| 85339 | Laveen, AZ | 4.5 mi | $110,602 |
| 85042 | Phoenix, AZ | 5 mi | $88,717 |
| 85041 | Phoenix, AZ | 6.1 mi | $75,301 |
| 85044 | Phoenix, AZ | 6.4 mi | $96,820 |
| 85040 | Phoenix, AZ | 8.7 mi | $60,727 |
| 85009 | Phoenix, AZ | 10 mi | $52,054 |
| 85007 | Phoenix, AZ | 10 mi | $63,616 |
| 85284 | Tempe, AZ | 10 mi | $156,146 |
| 85001 | Phoenix, AZ · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 85002 | Phoenix, AZ · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 85005 | Phoenix, AZ · PO box | 11 mi | — |
Zip codes like 85045 elsewhere
Questions about 85045
What city is zip code 85045?
85045 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 85045 in?
85045 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of 85045?
About 7,600 people live in 85045, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 85045 in?
85045 is in Mountain Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 85045?
The median household income in 85045 is $153,583.
What zip codes are near 85045?
The closest zip codes to 85045 are 85048, 85339, 85042, 85041, 85044.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85045, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.