85042 ZIP Code – Phoenix, Arizona
85042 is a large ZIP code in Phoenix, Arizona, part of Maricopa County with a population of approximately 46,913 residents. The median household income of $78,282 is above the Arizona average and near the national average. The median home value of $309,600 is above the national average, with 67.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,362, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (decreasing).
At 5.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The population has a median age of 34.2, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 85044, 85040, 85041.
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ZIP 85042 vs. Arizona vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 85042 | AZ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46k | 17k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $78k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $309k | $273k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,362 | $1,181 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.2 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | 17.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.7% | 26.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 85044 – Phoenix
- 85040 – Phoenix
- 85041 – Phoenix
- 85048 – Phoenix
- 85045 – Phoenix
- 85034 – Phoenix
- 85004 – Phoenix
- 85007 – Phoenix
- 85003 – Phoenix
- 85283 – Tempe
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85044 | PHOENIX | 39,486 | $92,041 |
| 85040 | PHOENIX | 34,861 | $55,771 |
| 85041 | PHOENIX | 62,702 | $65,345 |
| 85048 | PHOENIX | 34,008 | $115,101 |
| 85045 | PHOENIX | 7,303 | $152,805 |