85053 ZIP Code — Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85053 is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 5.17 square miles and serves a population of 28,819 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 602/623.
About ZIP code 85053
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 $296,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $65,933.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,819
population
5.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85053 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85053
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85023 Phoenix (2.3 mi)
85306 Glendale (2.6 mi)
85029 Phoenix (3 mi)
85304 Glendale (3.7 mi)
85027 Phoenix (3.7 mi)
85308 Glendale (3.9 mi)
85022 Phoenix (4.5 mi)
85051 Phoenix (5 mi)
85302 Glendale (5.3 mi)
85021 Phoenix (5.5 mi)
85310 Glendale (5.6 mi)
85381 Peoria (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,819 |
| Population density | 5,574 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6327 |
| Longitude | -112.1329 |
| 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 | 45.7% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.9% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
28,819
Population
5,574
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$65,933
Median household income
$34,511
Per capita income
$296,100
Median home value
$1,215
Median monthly rent
62.3%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
7,493
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
973
Under 5
841
1,103
5–9
953
893
10–14
772
730
15–19
631
943
20–24
814
2,789
25–34
2,408
2,154
35–44
1,860
2,192
45–54
1,892
1,023
55–59
884
742
60–64
640
1,100
65–74
950
658
75–84
569
164
85+
141
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,420 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 22,399 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,582 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.5%
Hispanic or Latino
11.1%
Two or more races
10%
Other race
4.6%
Black or African American
4%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,914 | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,614 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,245 | 10% |
| Other race | 1,479 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,308 | 4% |
| Asian | 1,110 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 758 | 2.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.7% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.9% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
16.3%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $65,933 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k–$300k
36.2%
$300k–$500k
41.7%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,215 |
| Owner occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter occupied | 37.7% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 63.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 46.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 21.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.8% |
| Electricity | 76.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Solar | 2.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,915 | 43.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,397 | 12.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,136 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,748 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,440 | 30.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,680 | 23.9% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.8% | 30.7% |
| Married | 44.8% | 46.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 15.0% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
28.0%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 151 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 529 | 7.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,924 | 43.7% |
| High school | 1,338 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,751 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Retail trade
10.0%
Finance & real estate
9.5%
Professional & management
9.1%
Construction
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Public administration
4.7%
Information
4.4%
Other services
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.7% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.0% |
| Carpool | 12.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
Poverty
All people
14.5%
Under 18 years
20.3%
18 and over
12.9%
Married-couple families
7.5%
Female-led households
28.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 17.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 17.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 59.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,708 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.2% |
| Public insurance | 37.5% |
| No insurance | 9.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,005 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,481 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,092 | 4.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 194 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 79 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,539 | 88.6% |
| Born in same state | 25,321 | 87.9% |
| Born in different state | 12,628 | 43.8% |
| Foreign born | 218 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,280 | 11.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,831 | 55.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,801 | 9.7% |
| French | 2,708 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 916 | 3.2% |
| Polish | 474 | 1.6% |
| English | 234 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 111 | 0.4% |
| German | 68 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 32 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85053
What city is ZIP code 85053 in?
ZIP code 85053 is primarily assigned to Phoenix, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85053 in?
ZIP code 85053 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of ZIP code 85053?
ZIP code 85053 has an estimated population of 28,819 residents, with a density of 5,578 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85053?
The median home value in ZIP code 85053 is $296,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85053?
The median household income in ZIP code 85053 is $65,933, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85053 in?
ZIP code 85053 observes the MST timezone.