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ZIP Code 85008
Phoenix, AZ, Maricopa County
Population
59,716
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,837
City
Phoenix
ZIP 85008 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 85008 at a glance
- ZIP 85008 (Phoenix) is about 90 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,353 a year, 17% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $358,000 (9% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,403 a month.
Local data for ZIP 85008
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools20
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks2
- Post Offices1
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants113
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
Housing and community stats
ZIP 85008, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,353
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$358,000
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,403/mo
Homeownership
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
30.7
Average commute
22.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
790
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
25,936
$1.99B annual payroll
PPP loans
$122M
1,374 loans
Campaign donations
$75.49K
42% D, 14% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 85008, 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
107° / 46°F
7.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 85008, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.9%
U.S. 11.1% +11.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 85008
ZIP codes near 85008
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 85026Phoenix | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| 85018Phoenix | 2.6 mi | 15.1 |
| 85034Phoenix | 3 mi | 11.6 |
| 85281Tempe | 3.5 mi | 13.3 |
| 85006Phoenix | 3.6 mi | 4 |
| 85257Scottsdale | 4.1 mi | 6.9 |
| 85016Phoenix | 4.2 mi | 8.2 |
| 85251Scottsdale | 4.3 mi | 7.2 |
| 85040Phoenix | 4.6 mi | 10.1 |
| 85004Phoenix | 4.9 mi | 2.1 |
| 85014Phoenix | 5.1 mi | 4 |
| 85282Tempe | 5.4 mi | 11.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 85008?
- ZIP code 85008 is in Phoenix, AZ (Maricopa County).
- What county is ZIP code 85008 in?
- ZIP code 85008 is mostly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- How many people live in ZIP code 85008?
- About 59,716 people live in the 85008 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.