85037 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85037 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 8.18 square miles and serves a population of 51,987 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 623.
About ZIP code 85037
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $75,281.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
51,987
population
8.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85037 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85037
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85039 Phoenix (1.9 mi)
85305 Glendale (3.3 mi)
85307 Glendale (3.7 mi)
85033 Phoenix (3.8 mi)
85303 Glendale (4.5 mi)
85353 Tolleson (4.5 mi)
85035 Phoenix (4.9 mi)
85345 Peoria (6.1 mi)
85031 Phoenix (6.3 mi)
85301 Glendale (6.4 mi)
85043 Phoenix (6.7 mi)
85363 Youngtown (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,987 |
| Population density | 6,355 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.4869 |
| Longitude | -112.2776 |
| 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 | 38.9% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
51,987
Population
6,355
People per sq mi
30.8
Median age
$75,281
Median household income
$26,364
Per capita income
$244,900
Median home value
$1,469
Median monthly rent
62.5%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
10,210
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,701
Under 5
1,634
2,142
5–9
2,057
2,538
10–14
2,438
2,026
15–19
1,946
2,193
20–24
2,106
4,337
25–34
4,166
3,639
35–44
3,495
3,257
45–54
3,129
1,459
55–59
1,401
1,249
60–64
1,200
1,162
65–74
1,117
536
75–84
514
278
85+
267
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,861 | 28.6% |
| 18 and over | 37,126 | 71.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,874 | 7.5% |
| Median age | 30.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.6%
Hispanic or Latino
26.6%
Two or more races
18.2%
Other race
9.8%
Black or African American
7.2%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,486 | 34.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,838 | 26.6% |
| Two or more races | 12,924 | 18.2% |
| Other race | 6,949 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 5,103 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 1,303 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 854 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 368 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
21.7%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $75,281 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
5.1%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k–$300k
49.3%
$300k–$500k
27.3%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,469 |
| Owner occupied | 62.5% |
| Renter occupied | 37.5% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 84.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% |
| 3 or more | 34.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.1% |
| Electricity | 81.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,346 | 48.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,921 | 12.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,408 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,630 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,137 | 46.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,951 | 19.3% |
| Average household size | 3.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.4% | 37.6% |
| Married | 43.0% | 42.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.4%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
30.9%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
9.0%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 427 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 600 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 7,357 | 50.5% |
| High school | 3,492 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,693 | 18.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.0%
Retail trade
15.3%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Construction
11.3%
Professional & management
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.4% |
| Service | 20.5% |
| Sales & office | 24.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.7% |
| Carpool | 14.4% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
20.3%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
21.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.3% |
| Retirement income | 12.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.1% |
| High cholesterol | 26.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 15.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 3.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 30.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.1% |
| Visited dentist | 51.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,162 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 43.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.7% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| No insurance | 19.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,652 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 9,501 | 19.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 8,622 | 17.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 136 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 504 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,944 | 74.9% |
| Born in same state | 38,189 | 73.5% |
| Born in different state | 23,185 | 44.6% |
| Foreign born | 755 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,043 | 25.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,913 | 45.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,548 | 4.9% |
| French | 1,152 | 2.2% |
| Arab | 1,122 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 141 | 0.3% |
| English | 126 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 46 | 0.1% |
| German | 39 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.4% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85037
What part of Phoenix is ZIP code 85037?
ZIP code 85037 covers a portion of Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County.
What county is ZIP code 85037 in?
ZIP code 85037 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 85037?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the population of ZIP code 85037?
ZIP code 85037 has an estimated population of 51,987 residents, with a density of 6,358 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85037?
The median home value in ZIP code 85037 is $244,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85037?
The median household income in ZIP code 85037 is $75,281, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85037 in?
ZIP code 85037 observes the MST timezone.