85034 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa County, Arizona

ZIP code 85034 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 11.56 square miles and serves a population of 4,845 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/602/520/928/623.

About ZIP code 85034

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 $281,300. Renters make up the majority at 84%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $42,177. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 85034 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,845

population

11.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Phoenix	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85040 Phoenix (1.9 mi) 85008 Phoenix (2.7 mi) 85006 Phoenix (3.1 mi) 85004 Phoenix (3.5 mi) 85073 Phoenix (3.7 mi) 85065 Phoenix (3.7 mi) 85026 Phoenix (3.8 mi) 85003 Phoenix (4 mi) 85042 Phoenix (4.5 mi) 85007 Phoenix (4.6 mi) 85287 Tempe (4.7 mi) 85281 Tempe (4.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,845
Population density	419 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	11.56 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.4320
Longitude	-112.0124
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	480/602/520/928/623

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	8.0%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,845

Population

419

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$42,177

Median household income

$31,833

Per capita income

$281,300

Median home value

$1,078

Median monthly rent

15.9%

Home ownership

31.8%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

716

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

162

136

5–9

138

128

10–14

129

164

15–19

165

287

20–24

290

589

25–34

594

303

35–44

305

250

45–54

253

55–59

132

60–64

134

116

65–74

118

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,015	20.9%
18 and over	3,830	79.1%
65 and over	343	7.1%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42%

Hispanic or Latino 21.5%

Two or more races 15.4%

Black or African American 9.9%

Other race 6.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Asian 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,591	42%
Hispanic or Latino	1,324	21.5%
Two or more races	948	15.4%
Black or African American	610	9.9%
Other race	405	6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	183	3%
Asian	108	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	8.0%	6.4%

Under $10k 15.9%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.9%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$42,177

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 42.6%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$281,300
Median rent / month	$1,078
Owner occupied	15.9%
Renter occupied	84.1%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	24.2%
Large apartment buildings	33.5%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	23.6%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	39.7%
2 bedrooms	37.5%
3 bedrooms	13.5%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.1%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	23.6%
3 or more	10.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.0%
Electricity	83.5%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	322	14.0%
Cohabiting couple	216	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	857	37.3%
Female householder, no spouse	902	39.3%
Households with children under 18	495	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	314	13.7%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.5%	61.3%
Married	18.5%	20.5%
Separated	1.3%	2.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.3%
Divorced	17.7%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	3.7%
Kindergarten	38	3.2%
Elementary school	431	36.4%
High school	246	20.8%
College / grad school	424	35.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Professional & management 16.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Public administration 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Other services 5.8%

Retail trade 5.5%

Information 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.7%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.3%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 31.8%

Under 18 years 53.3%

18 and over 26.1%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 48.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.3%
Retirement income	8.4%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	19.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	29.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.8%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	17.8%
Uninsured under 19	12.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,523	93.4%
Spanish	625	13.8%
Other Indo-European	584	12.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,838	79.2%
Born in same state	3,747	77.3%
Born in different state	1,990	41.1%
Foreign born	91	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,007	20.8%
Not a US citizen	371	36.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	144	3%
French	123	2.5%
Polish	108	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	0.2%
Arab	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.4%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85034

What city is ZIP code 85034 in?

ZIP code 85034 is primarily assigned to Phoenix, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85034 in?

ZIP code 85034 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 85034 mostly rentals?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 85034 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85034?

32% of residents in ZIP code 85034 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85034?

The median household income in ZIP code 85034 is $42,177, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 85034?

ZIP code 85034 has an estimated population of 4,845 residents, with a density of 419 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 85034 in?

ZIP code 85034 observes the MST timezone.