ZIP Code 85017
Post Office City: | Phoenix, AZ (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | Alhambra|Central Phoenix |
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County: | Maricopa County |
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Timezone: | America/Phoenix (2:07pm) |
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Area code: | 602 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 33.51, -112.12 ZIP (~3 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 85017
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Stats and Demographics for the 85017 ZIP Code
ZIP code 85017 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 85017 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of single parents and a small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 85017 ZIP code is extremely large compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
38,872 |
|
Population Density |
7,415 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
13,883 |
|
Median Home Value |
$72,000 |
|
Land Area |
5.24 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.01 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
11,339 |
|
Median Household Income |
$27,782 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 27 | | Male Median Age: | 27 | | Female Median Age: | 27 | |
Male | 2,149 | 2,014 | 1,800 | 1,820 | 1,602 | 1,622 | 1,568 | 1,552 | 1,451 | 1,213 | 990 | 721 | 505 | 374 | 234 | 150 | 106 | 74 |
Female | 1,984 | 1,939 | 1,756 | 1,727 | 1,521 | 1,404 | 1,539 | 1,408 | 1,306 | 1,026 | 887 | 699 | 520 | 392 | 270 | 197 | 179 | 173 |
Total | 4,133 | 3,953 | 3,556 | 3,547 | 3,123 | 3,026 | 3,107 | 2,960 | 2,757 | 2,239 | 1,877 | 1,420 | 1,025 | 766 | 504 | 347 | 285 | 247 |
Under 5 | 2,149 | 1,984 | 4,133 |
5-9 | 2,014 | 1,939 | 3,953 |
10-14 | 1,800 | 1,756 | 3,556 |
15-19 | 1,820 | 1,727 | 3,547 |
20-24 | 1,602 | 1,521 | 3,123 |
25-29 | 1,622 | 1,404 | 3,026 |
30-34 | 1,568 | 1,539 | 3,107 |
35-39 | 1,552 | 1,408 | 2,960 |
40-44 | 1,451 | 1,306 | 2,757 |
45-49 | 1,213 | 1,026 | 2,239 |
50-54 | 990 | 887 | 1,877 |
55-59 | 721 | 699 | 1,420 |
60-64 | 505 | 520 | 1,025 |
65-69 | 374 | 392 | 766 |
70-74 | 234 | 270 | 504 |
75-79 | 150 | 197 | 347 |
80-84 | 106 | 179 | 285 |
85 Plus | 74 | 173 | 247 |
Male |
19,945 |
51% |
Female |
18,927 |
49% |
Gender
White |
19,429 |
50.0% |
Black Or African American |
2,603 |
6.7% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
1,156 |
3.0% |
Asian |
1,982 |
5.1% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
76 |
0.2% |
Other Race |
12,009 |
30.9% |
Two Or More Races |
1,617 |
4.2% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 97 | 672 | 1,167 | 1,108 | 880 | 559 | 360 | 152 |
Renter | 708 | 1,829 | 1,759 | 1,166 | 584 | 209 | 66 | 23 |
Total | 805 | 2,501 | 2,926 | 2,274 | 1,464 | 768 | 426 | 175 |
15-24 | 97 | 708 | 805 |
25-34 | 672 | 1,829 | 2,501 |
35-44 | 1,167 | 1,759 | 2,926 |
45-54 | 1,108 | 1,166 | 2,274 |
55-64 | 880 | 584 | 1,464 |
65-74 | 559 | 209 | 768 |
75-84 | 360 | 66 | 426 |
85 Plus | 152 | 23 | 175 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
4,585 |
40% |
Single Guardian |
3,391 |
30% |
Singles |
2,450 |
22% |
Singles With Roommate |
913 |
8% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
5,541 |
49% |
Households with Kids |
5,798 |
51% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 418 | 468 | 438 | 400 | 429 | 395 | 405 | 393 | 392 | 373 | 387 | 359 | 337 | 344 | 355 | 335 | 378 | 365 | 387 | 339 |
Female | 429 | 380 | 407 | 392 | 396 | 399 | 415 | 361 | 368 | 373 | 348 | 354 | 352 | 329 | 326 | 329 | 327 | 372 | 373 | 329 |
Total | 847 | 848 | 845 | 792 | 825 | 794 | 820 | 754 | 760 | 746 | 735 | 713 | 689 | 673 | 681 | 664 | 705 | 737 | 760 | 668 |
1 | 418 | 429 | 847 |
2 | 468 | 380 | 848 |
3 | 438 | 407 | 845 |
4 | 400 | 392 | 792 |
5 | 429 | 396 | 825 |
6 | 395 | 399 | 794 |
7 | 405 | 415 | 820 |
8 | 393 | 361 | 754 |
9 | 392 | 368 | 760 |
10 | 373 | 373 | 746 |
11 | 387 | 348 | 735 |
12 | 359 | 354 | 713 |
13 | 337 | 352 | 689 |
14 | 344 | 329 | 673 |
15 | 355 | 326 | 681 |
16 | 335 | 329 | 664 |
17 | 378 | 327 | 705 |
18 | 365 | 372 | 737 |
19 | 387 | 373 | 760 |
20 | 339 | 329 | 668 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 85017 has a slightly higher than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more universities nearby.
The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 85017 were primarily built in the 1950s or the 1970s. Looking at 85017 real estate data, the median home value of $72,000 is low compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 85017 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 85017 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. 1 bedrooms are also common and rent for $500-$749/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 85017 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
For more information, see Phoenix, AZ house prices.
In Occupied Housing Units |
38,261 |
98.4% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
412 |
1.1% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
199 |
0.5% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
3,606 |
26% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,389 |
10% |
Renter Occupied Households |
6,344 |
46% |
Households Vacant |
2,544 |
18% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
1,840 |
72.3% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
18 |
0.7% |
For Sale Only |
262 |
10.3% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
44 |
1.7% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
76 |
3.0% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0.0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
304 |
11.9% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
358 |
5% |
1 Bedroom |
2,180 |
30% |
2 Bedroom |
2,712 |
37% |
3+ Bedroom |
2,093 |
29% |
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 $27,782 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 85017 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 85017 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. However, that is not the case in 85017. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. Having to travel to work for over 45 minutes isn't uncommon for people who live here.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
9,626 |
35% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
7,199 |
26% |
No Earnings |
10,981 |
39% |
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 |
9,626 |
35% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
7,199 |
26% |
No Earnings |
10,981 |
39% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
11,748 |
82.3% |
Public transportation |
1,244 |
8.7% |
Taxicab |
6 |
0.0% |
Motorcycle |
43 |
0.3% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
941 |
6.6% |
Worked at Home |
286 |
2.0% |
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. The area has a less than average percentage of people who have a college degree.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
8,302 |
38.8% |
High School Graduate |
10,476 |
49.0% |
Associate's degree |
1,206 |
5.6% |
Bachelor's degree |
953 |
4.5% |
Master's degree |
319 |
1.5% |
Professional school degree |
106 |
0.5% |
Doctorate degree |
12 |
0.1% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
10,096 |
82.4% |
Enrolled in Private School |
113 |
0.9% |
Not Enrolled in School |
2,038 |
16.6% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 85017
ZIP Code 85017 is in the following school districts: Pan-American Elementary Charter School District, Maricopa County Regional School District, Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett Academy, All Aboard Charter School District, Alhambra Elementary School District, Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc., Washington Elementary School District, Career Success School District, Pima Prevention Partnership School District, Phoenix Union High School District, and Private. There are 17 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 85017.
Pan-American Charter School
3001 W. Indian School
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Pan-American Elementary Charter School District
Bennett Academy
2930 West Bethany Home Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett Academy
All Aboard Charter School
5827 North 35th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: All Aboard Charter School District
Cordova Middle School
5631 N. 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Alhambra Elementary School District
Granada East School
3022 W Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Alhambra Elementary School District
Montebello School
5725 N 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Alhambra Elementary School District
Granada Primary School
3232 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Alhambra Elementary School District
Ocotillo School
3225 W Ocotillo Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Washington Elementary School District
Bostrom Alternative Center
3535 N. 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Phoenix Union High School District
Gompers Private School
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
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