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ZIP Code 85040
Phoenix, AZ, Maricopa County
Population
34,117
Land area
10.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,375
City
Phoenix
ZIP 85040 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 85040 at a glance
- ZIP 85040 (Phoenix) is about 52 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,727 a year, 24% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,800 (16% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,259 a month.
Local data for ZIP 85040
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 85040, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,727
Poverty rate
23.2%
Median home value
$329,800
Prices +1.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,259/mo
Homeownership
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
26.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,424
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
54,447
$3.91B annual payroll
PPP loans
$272M
1,708 loans
Campaign donations
$84.84K
8% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 85040, 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 85040, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.8%
U.S. 11.1% +15.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 85040
ZIP codes near 85040
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 85034Phoenix | 1.8 mi | 11.6 |
| 85004Phoenix | 4 mi | 2.1 |
| 85006Phoenix | 4.2 mi | 4 |
| 85026Phoenix | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| 85003Phoenix | 4.3 mi | 1.9 |
| 85007Phoenix | 4.6 mi | 4.6 |
| 85044Phoenix | 4.6 mi | 16.5 |
| 85042Phoenix | 4.6 mi | 19.4 |
| 85008Phoenix | 4.6 mi | 10.2 |
| 85041Phoenix | 4.8 mi | 16 |
| 85282Tempe | 5.5 mi | 11.1 |
| 85281Tempe | 5.7 mi | 13.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 85040?
- ZIP code 85040 is in Phoenix, AZ (Maricopa County).
- What county is ZIP code 85040 in?
- ZIP code 85040 is mostly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- How many people live in ZIP code 85040?
- About 34,117 people live in the 85040 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.