85023 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85023 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 7.41 square miles and serves a population of 33,097 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 602/623.
About ZIP code 85023
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 $320,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
The gap between median ($67,986) 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,097
population
7.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85023 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85023
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85022 Phoenix (2.3 mi)
85053 Phoenix (2.3 mi)
85029 Phoenix (2.7 mi)
85027 Phoenix (3.3 mi)
85020 Phoenix (4.8 mi)
85306 Glendale (4.8 mi)
85021 Phoenix (4.9 mi)
85032 Phoenix (5 mi)
85024 Phoenix (5.1 mi)
85051 Phoenix (5.4 mi)
85304 Glendale (5.5 mi)
85308 Glendale (5.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,097 |
| Population density | 4,467 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6312 |
| Longitude | -112.0932 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 602/623 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.9% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.2% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
33,097
Population
4,467
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$67,986
Median household income
$38,599
Per capita income
$320,600
Median home value
$1,286
Median monthly rent
58.4%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
8,654
Housing units
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,085
Under 5
1,051
993
5–9
963
1,057
10–14
1,025
988
15–19
957
1,140
20–24
1,105
2,565
25–34
2,485
2,320
35–44
2,248
2,144
45–54
2,078
1,192
55–59
1,155
907
60–64
879
1,564
65–74
1,515
606
75–84
588
247
85+
240
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,433 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 25,664 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,760 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.2%
Hispanic or Latino
12.6%
Two or more races
8.8%
Other race
6.8%
Black or African American
6.6%
Asian
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,816 | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,781 | 12.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,335 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 2,592 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,500 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 1,688 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 143 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.9% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.2% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
10.3%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
9.8%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $67,986 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.1%
$50k–$100k
2.7%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k–$300k
27.3%
$300k–$500k
37.7%
$500k–$1M
14.7%
$1M+
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,286 |
| Owner occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter occupied | 41.6% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 57.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.4% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 33.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 17.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.5% |
| Electricity | 75.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Solar | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,397 | 40.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,119 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,242 | 24.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,737 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,075 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,520 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.0% | 31.1% |
| Married | 41.6% | 43.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 17.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
24.8%
Some college, no degree
26.6%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
13.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 397 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 408 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,211 | 43.1% |
| High school | 1,598 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,838 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Professional & management
15.9%
Retail trade
12.3%
Finance & real estate
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Construction
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.2% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 18.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
19.1%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
12.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.1% |
| Visited dentist | 60.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,481 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 10.3% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 33.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 13.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,961 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 2,661 | 8.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,091 | 6.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 259 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 206 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,423 | 82.9% |
| Born in same state | 26,915 | 81.3% |
| Born in different state | 12,706 | 38.4% |
| Foreign born | 508 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,674 | 17.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,535 | 44.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,095 | 9.4% |
| French | 2,503 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 871 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 493 | 1.5% |
| English | 195 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 147 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 124 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 42 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85023
What city is ZIP code 85023 in?
ZIP code 85023 is primarily assigned to Phoenix, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85023 in?
ZIP code 85023 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85023?
The median home value in ZIP code 85023 is $320,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 85023?
ZIP code 85023 has an estimated population of 33,097 residents, with a density of 4,465 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85023?
The median household income in ZIP code 85023 is $67,986, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85023 in?
ZIP code 85023 observes the MST timezone.