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ZIP Code 85053
Phoenix, AZ, Maricopa County
Population
29,773
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,763
City
Phoenix
ZIP 85053 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 85053 at a glance
- ZIP 85053 (Phoenix) is about 89 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,011 a year, 12% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $367,000 (7% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,452 a month.
Local data for ZIP 85053
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 85053, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,011
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$367,000
Prices -1.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,452/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
30.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
515
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9,403
$475M annual payroll
PPP loans
$45.17M
689 loans
Campaign donations
$59.25K
32% D, 15% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 85053, 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 85053, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 85053
ZIP codes near 85053
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 85023Phoenix | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| 85306Glendale | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| 85029Phoenix | 2.8 mi | 9.4 |
| 85304Glendale | 3.4 mi | 5.5 |
| 85027Phoenix | 3.8 mi | 11.7 |
| 85308Glendale | 3.8 mi | 16.9 |
| 85310Phoenix | 4.5 mi | 9.2 |
| 85022Phoenix | 4.7 mi | 9.4 |
| 85051Phoenix | 4.8 mi | 6.4 |
| 85302Glendale | 4.8 mi | 6 |
| 85021Phoenix | 5.3 mi | 6.9 |
| 85381Peoria | 5.7 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 85053?
- ZIP code 85053 is in Phoenix, AZ (Maricopa County).
- What county is ZIP code 85053 in?
- ZIP code 85053 is mostly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- How many people live in ZIP code 85053?
- About 29,773 people live in the 85053 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.