85012 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85012 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 2.25 square miles and serves a population of 7,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 602/480/928/623/520.
About ZIP code 85012
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $632,000. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($74,435) 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
7,871
population
2.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85012 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85012
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85014 Phoenix (0.8 mi)
85013 Phoenix (0.8 mi)
85015 Phoenix (1.9 mi)
85016 Phoenix (2.8 mi)
85017 Phoenix (3.2 mi)
85006 Phoenix (3.3 mi)
85021 Phoenix (3.8 mi)
85026 Phoenix (3.9 mi)
85065 Phoenix (3.9 mi)
85004 Phoenix (4.1 mi)
85003 Phoenix (4.1 mi)
85073 Phoenix (4.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,871 |
| Population density | 3,498 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5093 |
| Longitude | -112.0694 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 602/480/928/623/520 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 19.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
7,871
Population
3,498
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$74,435
Median household income
$64,687
Per capita income
$632,000
Median home value
$1,604
Median monthly rent
42.5%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
2,394
Housing units
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
135
Under 5
113
93
5–9
78
147
10–14
123
143
15–19
120
405
20–24
339
808
25–34
677
810
35–44
680
443
45–54
371
218
55–59
182
278
60–64
234
494
65–74
414
180
75–84
151
128
85+
107
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 910 | 11.6% |
| 18 and over | 6,961 | 88.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,474 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.4%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Asian
5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Other race
3.1%
Black or African American
2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,929 | 69.4% |
| Two or more races | 735 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 675 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 424 | 5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 291 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 263 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 222 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 19.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
12.8%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
20.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 20.0% |
| Median income | $74,435 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k–$300k
9.2%
$300k–$500k
14.7%
$500k–$1M
46.7%
$1M+
17.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $632,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,604 |
| Owner occupied | 42.5% |
| Renter occupied | 57.5% |
| Vacant | 11.8% |
| Single-family detached | 32.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 49.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.20 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 35.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% |
| 3 or more | 10.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.2% |
| Electricity | 70.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,065 | 24.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 442 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,666 | 38.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,115 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 576 | 13.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,002 | 23.4% |
| Average household size | 1.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.2% | 39.4% |
| Married | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 14.0% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
12.7%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
4.3%
Bachelor's degree
35.4%
Graduate / professional
25.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 61.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 1.7% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 408 | 36.6% |
| High school | 227 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 427 | 38.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.4%
Professional & management
15.1%
Finance & real estate
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Other services
4.8%
Retail trade
4.7%
Construction
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Public administration
3.9%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 63.0% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.7% |
| Production & transportation | 4.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.4% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 3.6% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 19.0% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
5.0%
18 and over
12.7%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.8% |
| Retirement income | 17.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 461 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.3% |
| Public insurance | 24.0% |
| No insurance | 13.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 22.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,623 | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 362 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 146 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 128 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,924 | 88.0% |
| Born in same state | 6,831 | 86.8% |
| Born in different state | 3,069 | 39.0% |
| Foreign born | 93 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 947 | 12.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 512 | 54.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,161 | 14.8% |
| French | 674 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 274 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 156 | 2% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 33 | 0.4% |
| English | 28 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.3% |
| German | 18 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 54.5% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85012
What city is ZIP code 85012 in?
ZIP code 85012 is primarily assigned to Phoenix, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85012 in?
ZIP code 85012 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 85012?
61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 85012 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 85012 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85012?
The median home value in ZIP code 85012 is $632,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 85012?
ZIP code 85012 has an estimated population of 7,871 residents, with a density of 3,492 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 85012 in?
ZIP code 85012 observes the MST timezone.