85307 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85307, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85307 is a zip code in Maricopa County, Arizona, which covers Phoenix, with a total population of 11,665 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 85307 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85307.

The estimated population of people living in 85307 is 11,665, with a median age of 28.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85307 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,665
 -3.74% +24.41%
2020
12,118
+9.09%
-
2019
11,108
 -0.93% -
2018
11,212
+19.58%
-
2017
9,376
 - -

Population of 85307 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85307 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
39.2%
42%
 -6.67%
Black/African American
7.8%
11.2%
 -30.36%
Native
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hispanic
45.3%
33.4%
 +35.63%
Asian
2.9%
6.6%
 -56.06%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
6.4%
 -35.94%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85307 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 85307 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85307 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85307 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 28.9 -4.62% 27 -9.09% 29.8 -3.56%
2020 30.3 +0.66% 29.7 -1.66% 30.9 +3%
2019 30.1 +3.79% 30.2 +5.59% 30 +3.09%
2018 29 -6.45% 28.6 -7.74% 29.1 -6.13%
2017 31 - 31 - 31 -

The median age of the 85307 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 85307 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 9 830 -3.01% 759 +31.79% 760 961
10 to 19 599 +48.16% 714 -10.18% 892 615
20 to 29 790 +71.07% 814 +57.48% 1,467 1,371
30 to 39 746 +48.87% 731 +3.09% 1,127 744
40 to 49 576 +26.28% 566 +51.07% 719 811
50 to 59 355 +18.5% 406 +8.83% 407 434
60 to 69 458 -54.66% 607 -28.5% 244 442
70+ 301 -30.17% 124 +161.11% 216 455

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85307 zip code is $67,319.00.

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 85307.

  • Under 25
    $77,523.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,390.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,324.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,028.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85307 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 85307, 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 85307 is currently $77,793.00.

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.

1.90% of households in 85307 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 85307 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.55%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85307 is $27,526.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85307 by the total population of 85307.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85307 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85307 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
    14.38%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85307 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85307 zip over the age of 16 is 9,099.

Of those people, a total of 75.10% 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 85307 is 65.70%.

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 85307 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 662 61.90% 13.20%
20 to 24 years 1,280 81.30% 5.60%
25 to 29 years 1,558 84.50% 0.60%
30 to 34 years 773 82.90% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 1,775 87.80% 1.10%
45 to 54 years 1,262 80.10% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 432 85.90% 11.90%
60 to 64 years 489 59.70% 18.80%
65 to 74 years 590 23.60% 5.00%
75 years and over 278 20.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85307. 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 5,735 72.50% 4.60%
Black or African American 854 74.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 42 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 330 73.90% 2.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 0.00% 0.00%
Other 613 89.60% 8.60%
Two or more races 1,520 79.70% 2.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,791 77.10% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,895 72.80% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85307 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 85307 is 5,976, with median earnings of $37,083.00.

Women in 85307 are earning approximately 85.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,976 $37,083.00
Male 3,182 $38,685.00
Female 2,794 $33,145.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85307 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 309 $54,760.00
Business and Financial 159 $61,845.00
Computer and Mathematical 158 $67,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $67,604.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 89 $44,967.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 197 $34,432.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 127 $25,693.00
Healthcare Practitioners 138 $55,357.00
Healthcare Support 273 $21,584.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 117 $29,282.00
Law Enforcement 98 $45,139.00
Food Preparation and Serving 226 $14,297.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 199 $28,066.00
Personal Care and Service 216 $16,875.00
Sales 1,099 $63,884.00
Office and Administrative Support 936 $30,769.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 349 $36,764.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 413 $38,542.00
Production 266 $29,690.00
Transportation and Material Moving 225 $60,075.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85307 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 85307.

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 95 $88,646.00 214 $52,981.00
Business and Financial 58 $65,119.00 101 $61,131.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $110,313.00 90 $42,232.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $68,333.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $0.00 56 $43,882.00
Legal 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 49 $30,197.00 148 $40,872.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $20,208.00 96 $25,878.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $62,841.00 86 $53,750.00
Healthcare Support 32 $0.00 241 $21,483.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 117 $29,282.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $47,083.00 28 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 155 $7,153.00 71 $15,486.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 145 $28,918.00 54 $16,397.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $16,250.00 186 $20,341.00
Sales 479 $75,780.00 620 $62,868.00
Office and Administrative Support 365 $35,536.00 571 $30,048.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 349 $36,764.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 312 $39,267.00 101 $0.00
Production 231 $37,650.00 35 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 171 $60,574.00 54 $29,107.00

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 4,005 households in 85307, with an average household size of 2.91 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 2,675 families living in the 85307 zip code with an average family size of 3.3 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 85307:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,772 247 656 1,330
Average Household Size 3.33 3.31 4.23 1.62
Total Families 1,772 247 656 0
Average Household Size 3.31 2.74 3.5 0

Poverty

Of the 2,675 families living in 85307, 10.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85307:

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 4,236 housing units in 85307.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,005 94.55%
Vacant 231 5.45%

47.29% of the total 4,236 housing units in 85307 are rental units. This is approximately 2,003 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,800 are occupied by the owner - or 42.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85307 is $1,400.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85307 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
    202
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    597
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    474
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    798
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    124
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    10
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85307 is $239,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85307 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    93
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    70
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    131
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    274
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    920
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    252
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    60
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85307. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85307 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    20
  • 1950 to 1959
    124
  • 1960 to 1969
    66
  • 1970 to 1979
    381
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,426
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,017
  • 2000 to 2009
    671
  • 2010 to 2013
    518
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 85307 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    365
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,091
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,867
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    682

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85307 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85307 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85307.

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
    242
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    527
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    470
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    797
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    617
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    330
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,127
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    294
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    247
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    936
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    176
  • 90 or more minutes
    99

Summary

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