85016 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85016 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 8.20 square miles and serves a population of 37,025 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/602/623.
About ZIP code 85016
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $459,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
The gap between median ($80,315) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
37,025
population
8.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85016 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85016
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85014 Phoenix (2.1 mi)
85018 Phoenix (2.7 mi)
85012 Phoenix (2.8 mi)
85013 Phoenix (3.6 mi)
85253 Paradise Valley (3.6 mi)
85006 Phoenix (3.8 mi)
85020 Phoenix (4.1 mi)
85028 Phoenix (4.1 mi)
85008 Phoenix (4.3 mi)
85015 Phoenix (4.7 mi)
85021 Phoenix (5.1 mi)
85065 Phoenix (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,025 |
| Population density | 4,515 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5170 |
| Longitude | -112.0214 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480/602/623 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.0% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
37,025
Population
4,515
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$80,315
Median household income
$63,128
Per capita income
$459,300
Median home value
$1,396
Median monthly rent
49.8%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
12,221
Housing units
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
745
Under 5
720
758
5–9
732
938
10–14
906
665
15–19
643
1,348
20–24
1,302
4,447
25–34
4,297
2,623
35–44
2,535
2,288
45–54
2,210
1,126
55–59
1,087
985
60–64
952
1,717
65–74
1,659
855
75–84
827
336
85+
324
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,504 | 14.9% |
| 18 and over | 31,521 | 85.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,718 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.6%
Hispanic or Latino
13.3%
Two or more races
9.7%
Other race
6.3%
Asian
3.9%
Black or African American
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,334 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,704 | 13.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,143 | 9.7% |
| Other race | 2,705 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 1,649 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,541 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 496 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 157 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.0% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
14.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.6% |
| Median income | $80,315 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
4.0%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
12.3%
$300k–$500k
34.4%
$500k–$1M
34.1%
$1M+
10.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $459,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,396 |
| Owner occupied | 49.8% |
| Renter occupied | 50.2% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
| Single-family detached | 40.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 28.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 12.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.9% |
| Electricity | 70.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,489 | 29.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,960 | 10.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,297 | 28.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,813 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,274 | 17.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,290 | 23.1% |
| Average household size | 1.97 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.5% | 42.1% |
| Married | 38.1% | 37.4% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
16.2%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
28.0%
Graduate / professional
20.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 350 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 277 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,552 | 38.1% |
| High school | 1,109 | 16.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,417 | 36.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Professional & management
21.2%
Finance & real estate
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Retail trade
8.7%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Construction
4.8%
Other services
3.8%
Public administration
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.6% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.2% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 18.7% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
21.5%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
29.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.4% |
| Retirement income | 16.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 18.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,803 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.4% |
| No insurance | 10.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,560 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 2,464 | 6.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,013 | 5.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 163 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 172 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,851 | 86.0% |
| Born in same state | 31,408 | 84.8% |
| Born in different state | 12,857 | 34.7% |
| Foreign born | 443 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,174 | 14.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,460 | 47.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,942 | 10.6% |
| French | 3,127 | 8.4% |
| Polish | 1,044 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 671 | 1.8% |
| English | 350 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 238 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 174 | 0.5% |
| German | 134 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.1% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85016
What city is ZIP code 85016 in?
ZIP code 85016 is primarily assigned to Phoenix, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85016 in?
ZIP code 85016 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 85016?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85016?
The median home value in ZIP code 85016 is $459,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 85016?
ZIP code 85016 has an estimated population of 37,025 residents, with a density of 4,517 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85016?
The median household income in ZIP code 85016 is $80,315, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85016 in?
ZIP code 85016 observes the MST timezone.