85051 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa County, Arizona

ZIP code 85051 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 6.36 square miles and serves a population of 43,520 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 623.

About ZIP code 85051

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 $253,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $57,176. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 85051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

43,520

population

6.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Phoenix	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85021 Phoenix (2.2 mi) 85029 Phoenix (2.8 mi) 85302 Glendale (2.9 mi) 85301 Glendale (3.5 mi) 85017 Phoenix (3.6 mi) 85019 Phoenix (3.6 mi) 85304 Glendale (3.7 mi) 85015 Phoenix (3.9 mi) 85013 Phoenix (4.5 mi) 85020 Phoenix (4.7 mi) 85031 Phoenix (5 mi) 85053 Phoenix (5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	43,520
Population density	6,843 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	6.36 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.5602
Longitude	-112.1320
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	623

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	8.0%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

43,520

Population

6,843

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$57,176

Median household income

$26,806

Per capita income

$253,000

Median home value

$1,120

Median monthly rent

52.9%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

9,223

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,729

Under 5

1,681

1,405

5–9

1,367

1,453

10–14

1,413

1,328

15–19

1,292

1,900

20–24

1,849

3,356

25–34

3,264

3,048

35–44

2,964

2,625

45–54

2,554

1,304

55–59

1,268

1,306

60–64

1,270

1,589

65–74

1,545

703

75–84

683

316

85+

308

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,451	24.0%
18 and over	33,069	76.0%
65 and over	5,144	11.8%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41%

Hispanic or Latino 21.5%

Two or more races 16.4%

Other race 8.1%

Black or African American 6.3%

Asian 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	22,697	41%
Hispanic or Latino	11,906	21.5%
Two or more races	9,064	16.4%
Other race	4,465	8.1%
Black or African American	3,465	6.3%
Asian	2,200	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,552	2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	77	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	8.0%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$57,176

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 43.7%

$300k–$500k 30.2%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$253,000
Median rent / month	$1,120
Owner occupied	52.9%
Renter occupied	47.1%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	59.2%
Large apartment buildings	16.5%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	33.9%
1960–1969	23.9%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.0%
1 bedroom	16.4%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.8%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.1%
Electricity	69.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,461	34.6%
Cohabiting couple	1,699	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	3,797	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4,838	30.6%
Households with children under 18	5,514	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,828	24.2%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.2%	35.8%
Married	37.2%	38.2%
Separated	3.6%	2.7%
Widowed	2.5%	7.8%
Divorced	15.5%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	284	2.8%
Kindergarten	402	4.0%
Elementary school	4,829	48.1%
High school	1,965	19.6%
College / grad school	2,557	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 14.8%

Construction 12.1%

Professional & management 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.8%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 22.8%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 31.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.1%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,445	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	40,110	92.2%
Spanish	5,524	13.8%
Other Indo-European	4,067	10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	74	0.2%
Other languages	711	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	35,810	82.3%
Born in same state	34,926	80.3%
Born in different state	20,445	47.0%
Foreign born	884	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	7,710	17.7%
Not a US citizen	3,952	51.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,132	7.2%
French	2,271	5.2%
Arab	1,002	2.3%
Polish	646	1.5%
English	181	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	148	0.3%
Norwegian	139	0.3%
Dutch	108	0.2%
Irish	106	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	93.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85051

What city is ZIP code 85051 in?

ZIP code 85051 is primarily assigned to Phoenix, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85051 in?

ZIP code 85051 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85051?

18% of residents in ZIP code 85051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 85051?

ZIP code 85051 has an estimated population of 43,520 residents, with a density of 6,847 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85051?

The median household income in ZIP code 85051 is $57,176, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85051?

The median home value in ZIP code 85051 is $253,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 85051 in?

ZIP code 85051 observes the MST timezone.