85013 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85013, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85013 is a zip code in Maricopa County, Arizona, which covers Phoenix, with a total population of 20,163 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 85013 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85013.

The estimated population of people living in 85013 is 20,163, with a median age of 38.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85013 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,163
 -3.58% -4.10%
2020
20,912
 -0.55% -
2019
21,028
+0.6%
-
2018
20,902
 -0.59% -
2017
21,025
 - -

Population of 85013 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85013 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
57.2%
59.2%
 -3.38%
Black/African American
4.4%
5.6%
 -21.43%
Native
1.7%
4%
 -57.50%
Hispanic
28.7%
25%
 +14.80%
Asian
4.4%
3.2%
 +37.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
2.7%
 +25.93%
Other
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85013 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 85013 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85013 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85013 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.9 -2.02% 41.1 -0.24% 35.8 -3.76%
2020 39.7 +2.58% 41.2 +4.57% 37.2 -2.36%
2019 38.7 -1.53% 39.4 -2.23% 38.1 -0.52%
2018 39.3 +2.08% 40.3 +1.77% 38.3 +2.96%
2017 38.5 - 39.6 - 37.2 -

The median age of the 85013 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 85013 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,048 -13.64% 1,072 -24.04% 903 822
10 to 19 1,128 -60.86% 1,091 -5.78% 570 997
20 to 29 1,449 -4.41% 1,476 +23.36% 1,363 1,845
30 to 39 1,995 +7.93% 1,811 +2.25% 2,113 1,848
40 to 49 1,892 -2.18% 1,388 -18.42% 1,844 1,142
50 to 59 1,639 +4.33% 1,185 +4.67% 1,674 1,229
60 to 69 1,202 -11.69% 1,155 -9.62% 1,062 1,011
70+ 740 +26.54% 754 +4.54% 954 786

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85013 zip code is $61,215.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 85013.

  • Under 25
    $37,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,920.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,953.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,594.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85013 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 85013, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 85013 is currently $90,723.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.71% of households in 85013 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 85013 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85013 is $45,792.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85013 by the total population of 85013.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85013 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85013 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    23.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.06%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85013 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85013 zip over the age of 16 is 17,512.

Of those people, a total of 73.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 85013 is 70.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 85013 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 641 34.30% 19.50%
20 to 24 years 1,038 88.20% 5.10%
25 to 29 years 2,170 89.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 2,239 91.30% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 3,328 87.40% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 2,834 84.20% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 1,449 69.80% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 1,155 61.80% 16.80%
65 to 74 years 1,684 38.00% 4.40%
75 years and over 974 9.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85013. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,242 74.00% 3.20%
Black or African American 843 82.20% 1.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 351 79.80% 11.40%
Asian 838 60.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 28 25.00% 0.00%
Other 907 68.00% 1.10%
Two or more races 2,303 74.00% 7.90%
Hispanic or Latino 4,740 72.80% 4.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,284 72.70% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85013 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 85013 is 12,393, with median earnings of $45,599.00.

Women in 85013 are earning approximately 84.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,393 $45,599.00
Male 6,767 $50,531.00
Female 5,626 $42,711.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85013 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,345 $83,438.00
Business and Financial 1,180 $58,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 553 $67,461.00
Architecture and Engineering 405 $89,779.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 136 $84,091.00
Community and Social Service 210 $45,896.00
Legal 352 $65,375.00
Educational and Library 973 $42,848.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 547 $40,446.00
Healthcare Practitioners 948 $63,571.00
Healthcare Support 209 $26,857.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 203 $50,972.00
Law Enforcement 70 $45,227.00
Food Preparation and Serving 320 $17,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 315 $16,638.00
Personal Care and Service 345 $20,478.00
Sales 1,157 $48,902.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,557 $32,262.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 446 $31,738.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 246 $43,100.00
Production 334 $42,813.00
Transportation and Material Moving 254 $31,042.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85013 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 85013.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 767 $87,235.00 578 $65,167.00
Business and Financial 619 $62,319.00 561 $52,444.00
Computer and Mathematical 429 $82,371.00 124 $47,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 361 $88,603.00 44 $94,038.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 98 $66,818.00 38 $88,750.00
Community and Social Service 95 $32,083.00 115 $46,344.00
Legal 194 $64,038.00 158 $67,250.00
Educational and Library 371 $42,422.00 602 $42,969.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 312 $49,318.00 235 $21,587.00
Healthcare Practitioners 306 $62,155.00 642 $63,871.00
Healthcare Support 46 $198,598.00 163 $26,158.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 135 $72,827.00 68 $41,071.00
Law Enforcement 70 $45,227.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 182 $12,583.00 138 $29,464.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 204 $17,054.00 111 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $11,771.00 241 $21,004.00
Sales 777 $54,770.00 380 $40,135.00
Office and Administrative Support 445 $37,454.00 1,112 $31,382.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 438 $31,688.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 240 $42,800.00 6 $0.00
Production 198 $50,263.00 136 $41,150.00
Transportation and Material Moving 184 $31,250.00 70 $31,042.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,003 households in 85013, with an average household size of 1.99 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,123 families living in the 85013 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 85013:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,786 553 784 5,880
Average Household Size 3.08 2.68 2.83 1.3
Total Families 2,786 553 784 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.27 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 4,123 families living in 85013, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85013:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,942 housing units in 85013.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,003 91.42%
Vacant 939 8.58%

49.37% of the total 10,942 housing units in 85013 are rental units. This is approximately 5,402 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,463 are occupied by the owner - or 40.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85013 is $1,143.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85013 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    138
  • Less than $500
    190
  • $500 to $999
    1,828
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,069
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,064
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    202
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    31
  • $3,000 or more
    18

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85013 is $369,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85013 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    107
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    107
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    45
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    256
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    918
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,971
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    904
  • $1,000,000 or more
    155

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85013. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85013 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    309
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,196
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,330
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,951
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,119
  • 1980 to 1989
    936
  • 1990 to 1999
    897
  • 2000 to 2009
    378
  • 2010 to 2013
    826
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 85013 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    870
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,507
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,255
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,371

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85013 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85013 that commute to work in a particular way.

23 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85013.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    356
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    706
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,472
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,420
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,195
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    772
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,803
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    352
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    335
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    342
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    223
  • 90 or more minutes
    174

Summary

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