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ZIP Code 85020
Phoenix, AZ, Maricopa County
Population
34,916
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,976
City
Phoenix
ZIP 85020 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 85020 at a glance
- ZIP 85020 (Phoenix) is about 61 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,735 a year, 5% more than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $447,200 (13% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,530 a month.
Local data for ZIP 85020
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 85020, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,735
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$447,200
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,530/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
43.4%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
21.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,106
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
18,360
$1.16B annual payroll
PPP loans
$112M
1,468 loans
Campaign donations
$533K
53% D, 15% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 85020, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 85020, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 85020
ZIP codes near 85020
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 85021Phoenix | 2.4 mi | 6.9 |
| 85028Phoenix | 2.8 mi | 6.9 |
| 85029Phoenix | 3.3 mi | 9.4 |
| 85022Phoenix | 3.4 mi | 9.4 |
| 85051Phoenix | 4.5 mi | 6.4 |
| 85014Phoenix | 4.5 mi | 4 |
| 85012Phoenix | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| 85016Phoenix | 4.6 mi | 8.2 |
| 85032Phoenix | 4.6 mi | 12.4 |
| 85023Phoenix | 4.6 mi | 7.4 |
| 85013Phoenix | 4.7 mi | 3.7 |
| 85015Phoenix | 5.2 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 85020?
- ZIP code 85020 is in Phoenix, AZ (Maricopa County).
- What county is ZIP code 85020 in?
- ZIP code 85020 is mostly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- How many people live in ZIP code 85020?
- About 34,916 people live in the 85020 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.