85017 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa County, Arizona

ZIP code 85017 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 5.26 square miles and serves a population of 43,226 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 602.

About ZIP code 85017

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,200. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $50,754. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 85017 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

43,226

population

5.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85017 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85017

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Phoenix	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85019 Phoenix (1.1 mi) 85015 Phoenix (1.3 mi) 85013 Phoenix (2.4 mi) 85031 Phoenix (2.7 mi) 85012 Phoenix (3.2 mi) 85051 Phoenix (3.6 mi) 85014 Phoenix (3.9 mi) 85021 Phoenix (4 mi) 85301 Glendale (4.1 mi) 85009 Phoenix (4.4 mi) 85035 Phoenix (4.8 mi) 85007 Phoenix (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	43,226
Population density	8,218 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	5.26 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.5091
Longitude	-112.1247
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	602

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	8.0%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

43,226

Population

8,218

People per sq mi

25.8

Median age

$50,754

Median household income

$19,055

Per capita income

$214,200

Median home value

$1,104

Median monthly rent

44.3%

Home ownership

27.6%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

6,284

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,413

Under 5

1,410

1,914

5–9

1,910

1,952

10–14

1,949

2,838

15–19

2,832

2,321

20–24

2,317

2,691

25–34

2,686

2,890

35–44

2,884

2,740

45–54

2,735

1,044

55–59

1,042

662

60–64

660

657

65–74

656

259

75–84

259

253

85+

252

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12,826	29.7%
18 and over	30,400	70.3%
65 and over	2,336	5.4%
Median age	25.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.7%

Hispanic or Latino 26.3%

Two or more races 18.4%

Other race 10.6%

Black or African American 5.7%

Asian 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Group	Count	%
White	19,762	33.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15,450	26.3%
Two or more races	10,773	18.4%
Other race	6,246	10.6%
Black or African American	3,337	5.7%
Asian	1,903	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,191	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	8.0%	6.4%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$50,754

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,200
Median rent / month	$1,104
Owner occupied	44.3%
Renter occupied	55.7%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	48.2%
Large apartment buildings	19.5%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	20.5%
1950–1959	29.1%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	0.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.8%
1 bedroom	16.5%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	30.4%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.2%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.4%
Electricity	69.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,651	38.1%
Cohabiting couple	1,447	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,519	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,578	29.3%
Households with children under 18	6,233	51.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,931	15.8%
Average household size	3.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.9%	49.5%
Married	34.7%	32.0%
Separated	2.1%	4.0%
Widowed	1.8%	5.1%
Divorced	8.5%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.4%

Some HS, no diploma 19.8%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	421	2.8%
Kindergarten	556	3.7%
Elementary school	5,835	39.1%
High school	3,553	23.8%
College / grad school	4,541	30.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 15.7%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Professional & management 12.8%

Retail trade 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	4.5%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 27.6%

Under 18 years 37.4%

18 and over 23.1%

Married-couple families 18.4%

Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.0%
Retirement income	12.1%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	28.3%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	18.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	3.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	35.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.8%
Visited dentist	41.4%
Cholesterol screening	81.4%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	872	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.7%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	26.6%
Uninsured under 19	14.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	40,403	93.5%
Spanish	10,901	27.0%
Other Indo-European	9,108	22.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	408	1.0%
Other languages	871	2.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	29,629	68.5%
Born in same state	29,217	67.6%
Born in different state	20,566	47.6%
Foreign born	412	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	13,597	31.5%
Not a US citizen	3,246	23.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,307	3%
French	1,223	2.8%
Italian	1,153	2.7%
Polish	333	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	269	0.6%
Irish	120	0.3%
Dutch	59	0.1%
German	36	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.2%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85017

What city is ZIP code 85017 in?

ZIP code 85017 is primarily assigned to Phoenix, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85017 in?

ZIP code 85017 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85017?

28% of residents in ZIP code 85017 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 85017?

Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 85017 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85017?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 85017 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 85017 are renter-occupied.

What timezone is ZIP code 85017 in?

ZIP code 85017 observes the MST timezone.