85029 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85029 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 9.36 square miles and serves a population of 49,592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 602.
About ZIP code 85029
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $269,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $57,802. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
49,592
population
9.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85029 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85029
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85021 Phoenix (2.5 mi)
85023 Phoenix (2.7 mi)
85051 Phoenix (2.8 mi)
85053 Phoenix (3 mi)
85020 Phoenix (3.6 mi)
85022 Phoenix (3.7 mi)
85304 Glendale (4.1 mi)
85306 Glendale (4.5 mi)
85302 Glendale (4.6 mi)
85027 Phoenix (5.8 mi)
85028 Phoenix (5.8 mi)
85015 Phoenix (5.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 49,592 |
| Population density | 5,298 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5946 |
| Longitude | -112.1074 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 602 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.9% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
49,592
Population
5,298
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$57,802
Median household income
$28,836
Per capita income
$269,900
Median home value
$1,238
Median monthly rent
55.2%
Home ownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
11,196
Housing units
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,805
Under 5
1,982
1,389
5–9
1,524
1,224
10–14
1,344
1,706
15–19
1,872
2,264
20–24
2,486
3,378
25–34
3,709
3,432
35–44
3,768
2,733
45–54
2,999
1,353
55–59
1,485
1,304
60–64
1,432
1,620
65–74
1,779
1,062
75–84
1,166
370
85+
406
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,064 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 38,528 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,403 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.9%
Hispanic or Latino
16.3%
Two or more races
13.7%
Other race
6.7%
Black or African American
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Asian
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,370 | 52.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,688 | 16.3% |
| Two or more races | 8,112 | 13.7% |
| Other race | 3,977 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,538 | 6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,346 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1,173 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.9% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $57,802 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
8.5%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k–$300k
40.2%
$300k–$500k
30.9%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,238 |
| Owner occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter occupied | 44.8% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 57.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 38.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.4% |
| Electricity | 70.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,702 | 35.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,156 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,987 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,012 | 31.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,032 | 32.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,819 | 25.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.0% | 39.9% |
| Married | 40.3% | 35.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
Some HS, no diploma
10.0%
HS graduate
23.2%
Some college, no degree
27.5%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 556 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 424 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,357 | 40.4% |
| High school | 2,209 | 20.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,234 | 30.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Retail trade
14.0%
Professional & management
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Construction
10.3%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Other services
6.3%
Public administration
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 26.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.3% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 2.7% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 12.7% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
17.6%
Under 18 years
25.8%
18 and over
15.2%
Married-couple families
9.2%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 15.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 20.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 57.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,783 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 39.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.5% |
| No insurance | 13.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,805 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 5,156 | 11.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,095 | 8.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 242 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 429 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,736 | 84.2% |
| Born in same state | 41,113 | 82.9% |
| Born in different state | 21,819 | 44.0% |
| Foreign born | 623 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,856 | 15.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,037 | 38.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,428 | 8.9% |
| French | 3,059 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 1,743 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 567 | 1.1% |
| English | 422 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 349 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 123 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 85 | 0.2% |
| German | 18 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85029
What city is ZIP code 85029 in?
ZIP code 85029 is primarily assigned to Phoenix, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85029 in?
ZIP code 85029 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85029?
18% of residents in ZIP code 85029 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 85029?
ZIP code 85029 has an estimated population of 49,592 residents, with a density of 5,300 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85029?
The median household income in ZIP code 85029 is $57,802, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85029?
The median home value in ZIP code 85029 is $269,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 85029 in?
ZIP code 85029 observes the MST timezone.