ZIP Code 85008
Post Office City: | Phoenix, AZ (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | Camelback East|Central Phoenix |
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County: | Maricopa County |
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Timezone: | America/Phoenix (9:47pm) |
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Area code: | 602 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 33.46, -111.99 ZIP (~3 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 85008
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Stats and Demographics for the 85008 ZIP Code
ZIP code 85008 is located in central Arizona and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a large population density.
The people living in ZIP code 85008 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is extremely large. There are also an extremely small number of families and an extremely large number of single parents. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 85008 ZIP code is extremely large compared to other areas of the country.
For more information, see Phoenix, AZ households.
Population |
56,145 |
|
Population Density |
5,364 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
23,282 |
|
Median Home Value |
$109,100 |
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Land Area |
10.47 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.05 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
19,676 |
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Median Household Income |
$32,109 |
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Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 28 | | Male Median Age: | 28 | | Female Median Age: | 27 | |
Male | 2,902 | 2,496 | 2,188 | 2,323 | 2,894 | 3,025 | 2,556 | 2,076 | 2,060 | 1,759 | 1,495 | 1,175 | 798 | 537 | 322 | 265 | 148 | 127 |
Female | 2,837 | 2,322 | 2,020 | 2,190 | 2,916 | 2,763 | 2,180 | 1,905 | 1,747 | 1,572 | 1,273 | 974 | 728 | 505 | 319 | 300 | 236 | 212 |
Total | 5,739 | 4,818 | 4,208 | 4,513 | 5,810 | 5,788 | 4,736 | 3,981 | 3,807 | 3,331 | 2,768 | 2,149 | 1,526 | 1,042 | 641 | 565 | 384 | 339 |
Under 5 | 2,902 | 2,837 | 5,739 |
5-9 | 2,496 | 2,322 | 4,818 |
10-14 | 2,188 | 2,020 | 4,208 |
15-19 | 2,323 | 2,190 | 4,513 |
20-24 | 2,894 | 2,916 | 5,810 |
25-29 | 3,025 | 2,763 | 5,788 |
30-34 | 2,556 | 2,180 | 4,736 |
35-39 | 2,076 | 1,905 | 3,981 |
40-44 | 2,060 | 1,747 | 3,807 |
45-49 | 1,759 | 1,572 | 3,331 |
50-54 | 1,495 | 1,273 | 2,768 |
55-59 | 1,175 | 974 | 2,149 |
60-64 | 798 | 728 | 1,526 |
65-69 | 537 | 505 | 1,042 |
70-74 | 322 | 319 | 641 |
75-79 | 265 | 300 | 565 |
80-84 | 148 | 236 | 384 |
85 Plus | 127 | 212 | 339 |
Male |
29,146 |
52% |
Female |
26,999 |
48% |
Gender
White |
30,274 |
53.9% |
Black Or African American |
5,360 |
9.5% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
2,249 |
4.0% |
Asian |
894 |
1.6% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
141 |
0.3% |
Other Race |
14,909 |
26.6% |
Two Or More Races |
2,318 |
4.1% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 197 | 851 | 1,299 | 1,423 | 1,166 | 647 | 489 | 183 |
Renter | 2,030 | 4,494 | 2,993 | 2,223 | 1,133 | 397 | 122 | 29 |
Total | 2,227 | 5,345 | 4,292 | 3,646 | 2,299 | 1,044 | 611 | 212 |
15-24 | 197 | 2,030 | 2,227 |
25-34 | 851 | 4,494 | 5,345 |
35-44 | 1,299 | 2,993 | 4,292 |
45-54 | 1,423 | 2,223 | 3,646 |
55-64 | 1,166 | 1,133 | 2,299 |
65-74 | 647 | 397 | 1,044 |
75-84 | 489 | 122 | 611 |
85 Plus | 183 | 29 | 212 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
6,132 |
31% |
Single Guardian |
4,983 |
25% |
Singles |
6,237 |
32% |
Singles With Roommate |
2,324 |
12% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
12,036 |
61% |
Households with Kids |
7,640 |
39% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 567 | 618 | 588 | 535 | 513 | 503 | 536 | 456 | 488 | 472 | 401 | 444 | 444 | 427 | 421 | 429 | 445 | 500 | 528 | 543 |
Female | 586 | 571 | 557 | 538 | 489 | 478 | 474 | 430 | 451 | 398 | 397 | 395 | 407 | 423 | 404 | 413 | 416 | 446 | 511 | 542 |
Total | 1,153 | 1,189 | 1,145 | 1,073 | 1,002 | 981 | 1,010 | 886 | 939 | 870 | 798 | 839 | 851 | 850 | 825 | 842 | 861 | 946 | 1,039 | 1,085 |
1 | 567 | 586 | 1,153 |
2 | 618 | 571 | 1,189 |
3 | 588 | 557 | 1,145 |
4 | 535 | 538 | 1,073 |
5 | 513 | 489 | 1,002 |
6 | 503 | 478 | 981 |
7 | 536 | 474 | 1,010 |
8 | 456 | 430 | 886 |
9 | 488 | 451 | 939 |
10 | 472 | 398 | 870 |
11 | 401 | 397 | 798 |
12 | 444 | 395 | 839 |
13 | 444 | 407 | 851 |
14 | 427 | 423 | 850 |
15 | 421 | 404 | 825 |
16 | 429 | 413 | 842 |
17 | 445 | 416 | 861 |
18 | 500 | 446 | 946 |
19 | 528 | 511 | 1,039 |
20 | 543 | 542 | 1,085 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 85008 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities nearby.
The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 85008 were primarily built in the 1950s or the 1970s. Looking at 85008 real estate data, the median home value of $109,100 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 85008 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 85008 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. 1 bedrooms are also common and rent for $500-$749/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 85008 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
55,206 |
98.3% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
516 |
0.9% |
Juvenile Facilities |
25 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Institutional |
240 |
0.4% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
158 |
0.3% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
4,554 |
20% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,701 |
7% |
Renter Occupied Households |
13,421 |
58% |
Households Vacant |
3,606 |
15% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
2,578 |
71.5% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
69 |
1.9% |
For Sale Only |
292 |
8.1% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
37 |
1.0% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
131 |
3.6% |
For Migrant Workers |
1 |
0.0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
498 |
13.8% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
672 |
5% |
1 Bedroom |
4,963 |
37% |
2 Bedroom |
6,117 |
45% |
3+ Bedroom |
1,782 |
13% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $32,109 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 85008 may not be as nice as other parts of town.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Residents in ZIP code 85008 use public transportation to travel to work more than most areas of the nation. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. A slightly higher than average number of commuters in 85008 can expect to fall in that range. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
17,967 |
46% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
7,570 |
19% |
No Earnings |
13,399 |
34% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
17,967 |
46% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
7,570 |
19% |
No Earnings |
13,399 |
34% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
19,883 |
86.1% |
Public transportation |
1,238 |
5.4% |
Taxicab |
12 |
0.1% |
Motorcycle |
51 |
0.2% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
1,354 |
5.9% |
Worked at Home |
557 |
2.4% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, compared to other ZIPs, a much higher percentage of the population has received a college degree.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
10,476 |
33.7% |
High School Graduate |
13,452 |
43.3% |
Associate's degree |
1,654 |
5.3% |
Bachelor's degree |
3,859 |
12.4% |
Master's degree |
1,247 |
4.0% |
Professional school degree |
232 |
0.7% |
Doctorate degree |
181 |
0.6% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
10,238 |
78.5% |
Enrolled in Private School |
485 |
3.7% |
Not Enrolled in School |
2,318 |
17.8% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 85008
ZIP Code 85008 is in the following school districts: Starshine Academy, Arizona State Hospital School District, Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Academy - Ph, Academy of Excellence Inc., Create Academy, Balsz Elementary School District, Creighton Elementary School District, Wilson Elementary School District, and Private. There are 16 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 85008.
Starshine Academy
3535 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Starshine Academy
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
4837 E. McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Academy - Ph
Academy of Excellence
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Academy of Excellence Inc.
Create Academy
2645 N. 24th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Create Academy
Balsz Elementary School
4309 E Belleview Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Balsz Elementary School District
Griffith Elementary School
4505 East Palm Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Balsz Elementary School District
Creighton Elementary School
2802 E. McDowell Roaad
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Creighton Elementary School District
Papago School
2013 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Creighton Elementary School District
Gateway School
1100 N 35th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Creighton Elementary School District
Wilson Elementary School
2929 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Wilson Elementary School District
Wilson Primary School
415 N. 30th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Wilson Elementary School District
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