85215 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85215, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85215 is a zip code in Maricopa County, Arizona, which covers Phoenix CCD, Salt River CCD, and Tonto National Forest, with a total population of 16,013 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 85215 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85215.

The estimated population of people living in 85215 is 16,013, with a median age of 56.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85215 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,013
 -1.49% -1.58%
2020
16,255
 -1.31% -
2019
16,471
 -2.71% -
2018
16,929
+4.05%
-
2017
16,270
 - -

Population of 85215 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85215 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
82.1%
86.6%
 -5.20%
Black/African American
1.3%
0.6%
 +116.67%
Native
0.3%
0.8%
 -62.50%
Hispanic
11.4%
8.1%
 +40.74%
Asian
2.7%
2.7%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
0.7%
 +114.29%
Other
0.6%
0.1%
 +500.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85215 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 85215 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85215 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85215 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 56.5 -0.7% 54.7 -0.36% 57.6 -1.71%
2020 56.9 +1.79% 54.9 +3% 58.6 +1.74%
2019 55.9 +2.01% 53.3 +2.5% 57.6 +1.59%
2018 54.8 -1.79% 52 -1.7% 56.7 -1.56%
2017 55.8 - 52.9 - 57.6 -

The median age of the 85215 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 85215 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 9 578 +34.33% 496 -29.73% 794 343
10 to 19 902 -19.57% 668 +11.54% 707 738
20 to 29 617 -42.6% 461 +35.57% 387 633
30 to 39 617 +1.92% 716 -18.24% 621 585
40 to 49 876 0.5% 857 +5.22% 875 891
50 to 59 1,193 -3.02% 1,430 -13.53% 1,138 1,233
60 to 69 1,240 -5.33% 1,294 +18.5% 1,165 1,543
70+ 1,842 +16.54% 2,483 -11.54% 2,157 2,203

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85215 zip code is $76,639.00.

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 85215.

  • Under 25
    $53,417.00
  • 25 to 44
    $104,821.00
  • 45 to 64
    $109,327.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,764.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85215 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 85215, 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 85215 is currently $108,127.00.

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.

12.34% of households in 85215 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 85215 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.24%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85215 is $50,256.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85215 by the total population of 85215.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85215 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85215 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
    15.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85215 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85215 zip over the age of 16 is 13,849.

Of those people, a total of 51.30% 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 85215 is 49.40%.

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 85215 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 418 61.70% 10.90%
20 to 24 years 436 91.50% 12.50%
25 to 29 years 584 70.40% 10.20%
30 to 34 years 488 81.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,589 83.90% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 1,987 82.60% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 1,279 72.90% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 1,263 57.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 3,050 25.90% 4.70%
75 years and over 2,755 7.80% 9.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85215. 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 12,402 50.60% 3.80%
Black or African American 182 31.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 60 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 348 53.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 20 0.00% 0.00%
Other 316 75.30% 4.20%
Two or more races 521 65.50% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,337 64.60% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,690 49.70% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85215 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 85215 is 6,842, with median earnings of $52,092.00.

Women in 85215 are earning approximately 72.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,842 $52,092.00
Male 3,710 $60,597.00
Female 3,132 $44,018.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85215 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 1,019 $103,603.00
Business and Financial 467 $79,659.00
Computer and Mathematical 334 $92,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 169 $92,554.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 104 $53,143.00
Community and Social Service 115 $37,440.00
Legal 47 $64,063.00
Educational and Library 364 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $63,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 394 $97,188.00
Healthcare Support 71 $34,077.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $53,813.00
Law Enforcement 30 $60,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 213 $18,508.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 140 $17,389.00
Personal Care and Service 197 $23,906.00
Sales 838 $50,049.00
Office and Administrative Support 815 $35,809.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 222 $43,194.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 284 $47,115.00
Production 241 $44,440.00
Transportation and Material Moving 324 $56,923.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85215 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 85215.

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 665 $116,844.00 354 $80,278.00
Business and Financial 260 $103,500.00 207 $52,440.00
Computer and Mathematical 244 $106,023.00 90 $78,942.00
Architecture and Engineering 150 $91,667.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 92 $53,286.00
Community and Social Service 47 $0.00 68 $32,125.00
Legal 26 $185,556.00 21 $19,519.00
Educational and Library 53 $55,417.00 311 $44,598.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $36,111.00 26 $90,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $71,094.00 313 $106,917.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 71 $34,077.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $73,300.00 35 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $60,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 91 $30,481.00 122 $13,587.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $25,395.00 52 $16,957.00
Personal Care and Service 57 $11,979.00 140 $30,238.00
Sales 437 $97,625.00 401 $20,592.00
Office and Administrative Support 159 $44,107.00 656 $35,119.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 222 $43,194.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 284 $47,115.00 0 $0.00
Production 130 $57,961.00 111 $41,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 303 $56,827.00 21 $65,313.00

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 7,409 households in 85215, with an average household size of 2.15 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 4,841 families living in the 85215 zip code with an average family size of 2.62 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 85215:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,161 222 458 2,568
Average Household Size 2.62 2.91 2.89 1.18
Total Families 4,161 222 458 0
Average Household Size 2.61 2.77 2.63 0

Poverty

Of the 4,841 families living in 85215, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85215:

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 8,986 housing units in 85215.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,409 82.45%
Vacant 1,577 17.55%

17.05% of the total 8,986 housing units in 85215 are rental units. This is approximately 1,532 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,859 are occupied by the owner - or 65.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85215 is $1,554.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85215 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
    18
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    321
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    405
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    372
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    197
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    39
  • $3,000 or more
    198

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85215 is $292,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85215 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    179
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    387
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    412
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    590
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,470
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,983
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    697
  • $1,000,000 or more
    141

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85215. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85215 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    23
  • 1940 to 1949
    7
  • 1950 to 1959
    72
  • 1960 to 1969
    215
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,106
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,977
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,905
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,111
  • 2010 to 2013
    570
  • 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 85215 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    340
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,907
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,031
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,131

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85215 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85215 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85215.

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
    237
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    546
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    482
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    855
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,156
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    629
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    937
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    125
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    205
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    433
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    117
  • 90 or more minutes
    41

Summary

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