85008 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85008 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 10.23 square miles and serves a population of 61,759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/602.
About ZIP code 85008
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $308,500. Renters make up the majority at 71%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $57,728. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
61,759
population
10.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85008 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85008
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85034 Phoenix (2.7 mi)
85018 Phoenix (2.7 mi)
85257 Scottsdale (3.4 mi)
85006 Phoenix (3.6 mi)
85281 Tempe (3.8 mi)
85251 Scottsdale (4.2 mi)
85016 Phoenix (4.3 mi)
85287 Tempe (4.3 mi)
85040 Phoenix (4.5 mi)
85004 Phoenix (5 mi)
85065 Phoenix (5.1 mi)
85026 Phoenix (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 61,759 |
| Population density | 6,037 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.4633 |
| Longitude | -111.9848 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480/602 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.0% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
61,759
Population
6,037
People per sq mi
30.4
Median age
$57,728
Median household income
$28,261
Per capita income
$308,500
Median home value
$1,180
Median monthly rent
28.8%
Home ownership
19.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
8,220
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,119
Under 5
1,979
2,153
5–9
2,010
2,290
10–14
2,138
2,578
15–19
2,408
2,901
20–24
2,709
6,906
25–34
6,449
4,557
35–44
4,255
3,956
45–54
3,694
1,676
55–59
1,565
1,049
60–64
980
1,067
65–74
996
462
75–84
431
223
85+
208
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,360 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 46,399 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,387 | 5.5% |
| Median age | 30.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37.3%
Hispanic or Latino
24.4%
Two or more races
20.9%
Black or African American
8.1%
Other race
6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,489 | 37.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,937 | 24.4% |
| Two or more races | 17,053 | 20.9% |
| Black or African American | 6,584 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 5,022 | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,513 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1,020 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.0% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $57,728 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
6.0%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
42.0%
$500k–$1M
9.5%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $308,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,180 |
| Owner occupied | 28.8% |
| Renter occupied | 71.2% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 33.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.2% |
| Electricity | 83.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,594 | 28.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,248 | 14.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,705 | 29.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,551 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,463 | 32.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,613 | 11.3% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.0% | 51.6% |
| Married | 32.5% | 31.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.8%
HS graduate
23.8%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 74.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 791 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 741 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 6,879 | 42.1% |
| High school | 3,488 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,450 | 27.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
17.1%
Education & healthcare
15.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.4%
Retail trade
12.5%
Construction
10.0%
Finance & real estate
8.9%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.6% |
| Service | 25.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 8.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.9% |
| Carpool | 14.2% |
| Public transit | 5.5% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 11.0% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
19.3%
Under 18 years
31.2%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
11.6%
Female-led households
24.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 12.7% |
| Retirement income | 6.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 26.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 15.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 3.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 29.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.4% |
| Visited dentist | 50.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.2% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,544 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 43.2% |
| Public insurance | 36.5% |
| No insurance | 24.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,661 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 10,087 | 17.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,108 | 15.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 174 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 155 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,738 | 74.1% |
| Born in same state | 44,890 | 72.7% |
| Born in different state | 27,760 | 44.9% |
| Foreign born | 848 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16,021 | 25.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,443 | 27.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,641 | 4.3% |
| French | 2,247 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 676 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 525 | 0.9% |
| English | 371 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 205 | 0.3% |
| German | 74 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 59 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85008
What part of Phoenix is ZIP code 85008?
ZIP code 85008 covers a portion of Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County.
What county is ZIP code 85008 in?
ZIP code 85008 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
Is ZIP code 85008 mostly rentals?
71% of occupied units in ZIP code 85008 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85008?
19% of residents in ZIP code 85008 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85008?
The median home value in ZIP code 85008 is $308,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 85008?
ZIP code 85008 has an estimated population of 61,759 residents, with a density of 6,040 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 85008 in?
ZIP code 85008 observes the MST timezone.