85042 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85042 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 19.44 square miles and serves a population of 46,913 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/602/623.
About ZIP code 85042
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $309,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $78,282.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
46,913
population
19.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85040 Phoenix (2.6 mi)
85044 Phoenix (3.2 mi)
85048 Phoenix (3.2 mi)
85034 Phoenix (4.5 mi)
85041 Phoenix (4.5 mi)
85283 Tempe (5.8 mi)
85073 Phoenix (5.9 mi)
85004 Phoenix (5.9 mi)
85003 Phoenix (6 mi)
85065 Phoenix (6.1 mi)
85026 Phoenix (6.1 mi)
85007 Phoenix (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46,913 |
| Population density | 2,413 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3700 |
| Longitude | -112.0353 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480/602/623 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.2% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
46,913
Population
2,413
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$78,282
Median household income
$34,708
Per capita income
$309,600
Median home value
$1,362
Median monthly rent
62.8%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
10,421
Housing units
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,492
Under 5
1,539
1,287
5–9
1,328
1,807
10–14
1,865
1,741
15–19
1,796
1,803
20–24
1,860
3,974
25–34
4,102
2,980
35–44
3,076
3,144
45–54
3,244
1,375
55–59
1,419
1,139
60–64
1,175
1,461
65–74
1,508
677
75–84
698
208
85+
215
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,779 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 35,134 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,767 | 10.2% |
| Median age | 33.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.9%
Hispanic or Latino
22.5%
Two or more races
16.6%
Black or African American
12.5%
Other race
8.1%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,128 | 34.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,601 | 22.5% |
| Two or more races | 10,049 | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 7,557 | 12.5% |
| Other race | 4,929 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 1,578 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,142 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 530 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.2% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
10.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 10.6% |
| Median income | $78,282 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
26.4%
$300k–$500k
35.1%
$500k–$1M
15.5%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,362 |
| Owner occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter occupied | 37.2% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 70.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 7.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% |
| 3 or more | 24.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.4% |
| Electricity | 76.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,669 | 43.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,749 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,414 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,575 | 29.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,033 | 39.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,162 | 20.5% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.8% | 39.0% |
| Married | 39.9% | 40.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.7%
Some HS, no diploma
10.6%
HS graduate
22.2%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 346 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 734 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,785 | 40.7% |
| High school | 3,305 | 28.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,586 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Professional & management
13.5%
Retail trade
11.3%
Finance & real estate
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Construction
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Other services
3.6%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.9% |
| Service | 17.8% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.0% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.7% |
| Carpool | 11.6% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 15.1% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
25.0%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
19.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 26.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 55.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,505 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.1% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 16.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,882 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 4,499 | 10.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,092 | 9.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 198 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,953 | 83.0% |
| Born in same state | 37,895 | 80.8% |
| Born in different state | 23,979 | 51.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,058 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,960 | 17.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,409 | 42.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,506 | 5.3% |
| French | 1,839 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 868 | 1.9% |
| English | 285 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 104 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 54 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 48 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0% |
| German | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.8% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85042
What city is ZIP code 85042 in?
ZIP code 85042 is primarily assigned to Phoenix, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85042 in?
ZIP code 85042 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85042?
15% of residents in ZIP code 85042 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85042?
The median home value in ZIP code 85042 is $309,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 85042?
ZIP code 85042 has an estimated population of 46,913 residents, with a density of 2,413 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85042?
The median household income in ZIP code 85042 is $78,282, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85042 in?
ZIP code 85042 observes the MST timezone.