85027 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85027 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 11.72 square miles and serves a population of 39,152 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 623.
About ZIP code 85027
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $283,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $71,362.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
39,152
population
11.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85027 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85027
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85023 Phoenix (3.3 mi)
85024 Phoenix (3.5 mi)
85053 Phoenix (3.7 mi)
85022 Phoenix (4.5 mi)
85083 Phoenix (4.7 mi)
85310 Glendale (4.8 mi)
85085 Phoenix (5 mi)
85308 Glendale (5 mi)
85306 Glendale (5.8 mi)
85029 Phoenix (5.8 mi)
85050 Phoenix (6.1 mi)
85032 Phoenix (6.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,152 |
| Population density | 3,341 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6783 |
| Longitude | -112.0998 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 623 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.6% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.2% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
39,152
Population
3,341
People per sq mi
35.4
Median age
$71,362
Median household income
$38,916
Per capita income
$283,000
Median home value
$1,387
Median monthly rent
53.0%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
9,603
Housing units
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,295
Under 5
1,390
1,360
5–9
1,459
953
10–14
1,022
748
15–19
803
1,390
20–24
1,491
3,548
25–34
3,806
2,972
35–44
3,188
2,034
45–54
2,182
1,342
55–59
1,440
778
60–64
835
1,482
65–74
1,591
788
75–84
846
197
85+
212
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,412 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 30,740 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,116 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 35.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.8%
Two or more races
10.2%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Asian
6.7%
Other race
3.4%
Black or African American
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,791 | 66.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,420 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,973 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 2,870 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 1,458 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 923 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 690 | 1.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.6% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.2% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $71,362 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.9%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k–$300k
36.1%
$300k–$500k
38.9%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $283,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,387 |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 52.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.3% |
| Mobile homes | 9.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 28.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 31.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.6% |
| Electricity | 83.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,482 | 39.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,439 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,057 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,448 | 33.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,771 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,987 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.4% | 32.8% |
| Married | 47.3% | 40.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 574 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 352 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,649 | 42.0% |
| High school | 1,300 | 15.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,814 | 32.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Professional & management
15.5%
Retail trade
14.4%
Finance & real estate
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Construction
8.1%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Other services
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.6% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.9% |
| Government | 8.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.9% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 13.6% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
10.6%
Under 18 years
14.6%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
24.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.6% |
| High blood pressure | 25.6% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 16.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,178 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 29.3% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,467 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 2,581 | 7.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,116 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 551 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 532 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,965 | 84.2% |
| Born in same state | 32,528 | 83.1% |
| Born in different state | 16,123 | 41.2% |
| Foreign born | 437 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,187 | 15.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,525 | 40.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,340 | 11.1% |
| French | 2,830 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 1,110 | 2.8% |
| English | 559 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 507 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 410 | 1% |
| Dutch | 185 | 0.5% |
| German | 176 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 53 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85027
What city is ZIP code 85027 in?
ZIP code 85027 is primarily assigned to Phoenix, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85027 in?
ZIP code 85027 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of ZIP code 85027?
ZIP code 85027 has an estimated population of 39,152 residents, with a density of 3,342 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85027?
The median home value in ZIP code 85027 is $283,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85027?
The median household income in ZIP code 85027 is $71,362, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85027 in?
ZIP code 85027 observes the MST timezone.