85207 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85207, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85207 is a zip code in Maricopa County, Arizona, which covers Phoenix, with a total population of 49,699 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 85207 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85207.

The estimated population of people living in 85207 is 49,699, with a median age of 44.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85207 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
49,699
 -4.18% +2.67%
2020
51,867
+4.02%
-
2019
49,863
+0.27%
-
2018
49,727
+2.73%
-
2017
48,405
 - -

Population of 85207 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85207 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
75.4%
77.8%
 -3.08%
Black/African American
1.5%
2.3%
 -34.78%
Native
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Hispanic
18.2%
16.1%
 +13.04%
Asian
2.3%
1.2%
 +91.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.7%
 +23.53%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85207 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 85207 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85207 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85207 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.5 -1.11% 43.1 +1.41% 45.8 -3.58%
2020 45 +3.45% 42.5 +1.19% 47.5 +5.09%
2019 43.5 +3.57% 42 +3.19% 45.2 +5.12%
2018 42 -0.47% 40.7 -0.97% 43 -0.23%
2017 42.2 - 41.1 - 43.1 -

The median age of the 85207 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 85207 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 2,761 +2.54% 2,850 +2.99% 2,802 2,926
10 to 19 3,378 -5.45% 3,290 +1.47% 3,194 3,330
20 to 29 2,724 -2.2% 2,170 +2.94% 2,634 2,223
30 to 39 2,773 -5.21% 2,639 +7.28% 2,581 2,835
40 to 49 3,348 -0.020000000000001% 3,207 -12.57% 3,329 2,786
50 to 59 3,697 +6.16% 3,839 +19.06% 3,917 4,457
60 to 69 3,263 -1.14% 2,966 +10.91% 3,226 3,283
70+ 2,388 +17.11% 3,112 +8.41% 2,802 3,374

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85207 zip code is $83,696.00.

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 85207.

  • Under 25
    $57,292.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,712.00
  • 45 to 64
    $108,733.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,552.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85207 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 85207, 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 85207 is currently $110,253.00.

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.

12.13% of households in 85207 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 85207 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.06%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85207 is $42,236.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85207 by the total population of 85207.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85207 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85207 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
    14.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.22%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85207 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85207 zip over the age of 16 is 40,165.

Of those people, a total of 60.70% 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 85207 is 57.60%.

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 85207 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,718 41.10% 15.10%
20 to 24 years 2,168 72.70% 8.40%
25 to 29 years 2,689 83.60% 2.20%
30 to 34 years 2,280 81.60% 4.40%
35 to 44 years 5,770 83.90% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 7,656 83.10% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 4,199 76.00% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 2,914 55.90% 0.80%
65 to 74 years 5,913 22.30% 5.30%
75 years and over 3,858 5.80% 7.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85207. 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 35,219 59.40% 4.70%
Black or African American 668 77.20% 2.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 183 34.40% 17.50%
Asian 981 71.60% 1.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 19 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,226 72.10% 2.50%
Two or more races 1,869 67.40% 14.60%
Hispanic or Latino 6,181 70.40% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 31,425 58.00% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85207 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 85207 is 23,140, with median earnings of $47,827.00.

Women in 85207 are earning approximately 71.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 23,140 $47,827.00
Male 12,560 $55,265.00
Female 10,580 $39,393.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85207 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 3,075 $90,250.00
Business and Financial 1,713 $75,703.00
Computer and Mathematical 511 $101,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 690 $118,333.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 277 $42,263.00
Legal 256 $65,000.00
Educational and Library 1,106 $45,392.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 647 $45,208.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,346 $71,667.00
Healthcare Support 709 $32,703.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 246 $30,152.00
Law Enforcement 123 $104,042.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,148 $16,918.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 908 $20,730.00
Personal Care and Service 510 $25,357.00
Sales 2,642 $37,480.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,562 $33,222.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,081 $45,166.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,202 $51,222.00
Production 903 $41,705.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,026 $46,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85207 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 85207.

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 1,674 $90,203.00 1,401 $90,270.00
Business and Financial 879 $90,104.00 834 $56,157.00
Computer and Mathematical 405 $101,809.00 106 $105,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 637 $123,750.00 53 $71,528.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 108 $0.00 169 $47,772.00
Legal 88 $126,591.00 168 $54,028.00
Educational and Library 283 $50,125.00 823 $44,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 365 $51,783.00 282 $38,596.00
Healthcare Practitioners 287 $64,531.00 1,059 $72,083.00
Healthcare Support 143 $35,946.00 566 $26,891.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 153 $30,265.00 93 $17,031.00
Law Enforcement 123 $104,042.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 691 $22,910.00 457 $13,610.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 567 $21,570.00 341 $16,507.00
Personal Care and Service 166 $250,001.00 344 $19,333.00
Sales 1,395 $65,568.00 1,247 $32,790.00
Office and Administrative Support 559 $38,802.00 2,003 $32,236.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,066 $45,332.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,170 $50,767.00 32 $0.00
Production 695 $50,368.00 208 $35,513.00
Transportation and Material Moving 778 $52,385.00 248 $27,105.00

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 18,678 households in 85207, with an average household size of 2.65 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 13,835 families living in the 85207 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 85207:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 11,178 832 1,825 4,843
Average Household Size 3.08 3.38 3.3 1.3
Total Families 11,178 832 1,825 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.46 3.1 0

Poverty

Of the 13,835 families living in 85207, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85207:

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 21,921 housing units in 85207.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 18,678 85.21%
Vacant 3,243 14.79%

15.58% of the total 21,921 housing units in 85207 are rental units. This is approximately 3,415 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 15,054 are occupied by the owner - or 68.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85207 is $1,313.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85207 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
    209
  • Less than $500
    99
  • $500 to $999
    695
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,288
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    719
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    261
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    137
  • $3,000 or more
    216

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85207 is $345,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85207 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,546
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    362
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    523
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    770
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,076
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,016
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,455
  • $1,000,000 or more
    306

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85207. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85207 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    20
  • 1940 to 1949
    20
  • 1950 to 1959
    197
  • 1960 to 1969
    829
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,887
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,474
  • 1990 to 1999
    5,980
  • 2000 to 2009
    6,724
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,670
  • 2014 or later
    120

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 85207 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    611
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,947
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,830
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,290

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85207 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85207 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85207.

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
    274
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,466
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,259
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,592
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,649
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,937
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,973
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    759
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    995
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,759
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    933
  • 90 or more minutes
    422

Summary

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