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Phoenix, AZ
City in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85003, 85004, 85006, 85007, 85008, 85009 and more.
Population
1,642,323
Land area
518.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,169
ZIP codes
53
Phoenix and its ZIP codes
Phoenix at a glance
- Phoenix is about 49 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- No city in Arizona has more people.
- The median household income is $81,332, close to the Arizona median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $420,700 (7% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,582 a month.
Local data for Phoenix, AZ
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals23
- Emergency Rooms11
- Nursing Homes23
- Schools585
- Colleges25
- Libraries17
- Banks224
- Post Offices28
- Parks406
- Grocery Stores429
- Restaurants4,684
- Affordable Housing76
- Home Health Agencies46
- Hospice Care82
- Dialysis Centers26
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals4
- Community Health Centers66
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment142
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools74
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools12
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities82
- Historic Places161
Housing and community stats
Phoenix, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,332
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$420,700
Median rent
$1,582/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (600,987), German Americans (160,890), Irish Americans (122,272).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Phoenix.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,350
2,289,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56B
FY 2026, $12,669 per person
PPP loans
$3.83B
46,343 loans, 441,749 jobs reported
How people get to work
Phoenix, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.2%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Phoenix, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
3,872
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8,889
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
104° / 44°F
8.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone161 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Phoenix, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Phoenix
53 in or overlapping Phoenix. Population shown
- 8503270,839
- 85308 Glendale65,095
- 8504163,862
- 8500859,716
- 8503357,591
- 8503754,608
- 8502253,811
- 8503553,424
- 8500952,064
- 8502949,683
- 8535349,120
- 8501746,129
- 8504245,903
- 8505145,768
- 8525445,558
- 85086 New River43,270
- 8501541,490
- 8504341,331
- 8502139,828
- 8502739,487
- 8504439,347
- 8501837,297
- 8501637,074
- 8502335,034
- 8502034,916
- 8504834,664
- 8504034,117
- 8505033,118
- 85331 Cave Creek31,968
- 8508531,458
- 8503131,191
- 85304 Glendale29,861
- 8505329,773
- 8501927,429
- 8502426,199
- 8501425,911
- 85306 Glendale24,911
- 8501322,490
- 8500621,905
- 8508321,022
- 8531019,964
- 8502818,752
- 85307 Youngtown14,223
- 8500713,575
- 85266 Scottsdale12,516
- 8500412,408
- 8500310,875
- 8505410,346
- 85087 New River10,157
- 850128,704
- 850457,600
- 850344,854
- 85026
Cities near Phoenix
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise ValleyTown | 6.9 mi | 15.4 |
| GlendaleCity | 8 mi | 67.2 |
| ScottsdaleCity | 12 mi | 184 |
| Sun CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 14.4 |
| YoungtownTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| El MirageCity | 16 mi | 9.9 |
| TollesonCity | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| TempeCity | 16 mi | 40 |
| Cave CreekTown | 17 mi | 37.7 |
| CarefreeTown | 17 mi | 8.8 |
| GuadalupeTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| AnthemCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.9 |
| Fountain HillsTown | 18 mi | 20.3 |
| Sun City WestCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.9 |
| Litchfield ParkCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| New RiverCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 56.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Phoenix, AZ in?
- Phoenix is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Phoenix, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Phoenix include 85003, 85004, 85006, 85007, 85008, 85009, 85012, 85013, 85014, 85015, 85016, 85017 and others.
- What is the population of Phoenix, AZ?
- About 1,642,323 people live in Phoenix, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Phoenix?
- Nearby places include Paradise Valley (6.9 mi), Glendale (8 mi), Scottsdale (12 mi), Sun City (13 mi), Youngtown (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023