ZIP Code 85020 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 85020

ZIP Code 85020 is associated with the U.S. city Phoenix in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 35,361. About 88.9% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $40,648. Approximately 12% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $57,866. The median age in ZIP Code 85020 is approximately 42.4 years, and 22.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 85020

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 85020 is 35,361.

Phoenix, AZ

The 85020 ZIP Code is associated with Phoenix, AZ in Maricopa County.

Area Codes associated with 85020

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 85020 include 480, 602, and 623.

Sunrise / Sunset in 85020

Sunrise: 5:19 am
Sunset: 7:32 pm
Sunrise in 85020 5:19 am
Sunrise in 85020 7:32 pm

Weather forecast for 85020

Today's forecast for 85020: Mostly sunny, with a high near 101. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 85020

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 85020 Moderate

Internet in 85020

About 81.4% of households in ZIP Code 85020 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 87.9% have a computer.

Gender in 85020

The gender split in ZIP Code 85020 is an estimated 50.6% male and approximately 49.4% female.

Health Insurance in 85020

Approximately 11.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 85020 (Phoenix, AZ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 85020

The median household income in ZIP Code 85020 is $57,866, while the region's mean household income is $87,198. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $40,648. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85020 of $40,648 is approximately 32.43% more than the per capita income in Arizona overall of $30,694. An estimated 12.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately26.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.2% of the population in 85020 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.3% of 85020 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 85020

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.6%
$200,000 or more per year 7.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 85020

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85020, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 27.3% of 85020 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85020 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.5%), followed by Some other race (5.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 85020

Industry Percent
White 87.5%
Black or African American 4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 5.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 85020

Residents of ZIP Code 85020 are older than average. The median age of 42.4 years in ZIP Code 85020 is approximately 11.29% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.2% of the population in 85020 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 85020 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 85020

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 5.1%
10 to 14 years 5.9%
15 to 19 years 3.2%
20 to 24 years 5.9%
25 to 34 years 12.9%
35 to 44 years 14.0%
45 to 54 years 14.2%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 11.1%
75 to 84 years 5.6%
85 years and over 2.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 85020

In ZIP Code 85020, 88.9% of the population graduated high school, while 38.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.1% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 85020

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.1%
Some college, no degree 22.2%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 21.0%
Graduate or professional degree 17.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 85020 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 85020

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 85020 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85020 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85020 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 85020

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 85020

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 85020

In 85020, 64.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.7 minutes. Approximately 23.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85020 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 85020 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 85020

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 6.6%
Manufacturing 4.9%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.7%
Information 1.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 12.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.4%
Other services, except public administration 3.8%
Public administration 3.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 85020

In ZIP Code 85020, 76.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 19.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Maricopa County region.

Language Spoken in 85020

Language Spoken Percent
English only 76.7%
Spanish 19.5%
Other Indo-European languages 2.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 85020

The median home value in ZIP Code 85020 in January 2025 comes in at $459,275. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $462,153 median value in August 2024, and 0% higher than the $459,215 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85020, an estimated 22.9% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Maricopa County region.

Home Values in 85020

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $459,275
Dec 2024 $460,358
Nov 2024 $460,738
Oct 2024 $461,382
Sep 2024 $461,751
Aug 2024 $462,153
Jul 2024 $462,923
Jun 2024 $463,438
May 2024 $463,372
Apr 2024 $461,719
Mar 2024 $460,060
Feb 2024 $459,215

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 85020

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 17.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 22.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 19.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 85020 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 85020, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 85020 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Maricopa County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 85020

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 351
Credit reporting or credit repair services 135
Debt collection 69
Student loan 21
Checking or savings account 18
Other 44
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 85020

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 244
Improper use of your report 108
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 78
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 54
Attempts to collect debt not owed 36
Other 118
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 85020 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85020 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.3% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes electricity rates in 85020 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 85020

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 85020 11.96¢/kWh 10.22¢/kWh 7.87¢/kWh
Arizona 15.19¢/kWh 12.25¢/kWh 7.84¢/kWh
United States 17.11¢/kWh 13.27¢/kWh 8.26¢/kWh

Solar Power in 85020

Month ZIP Code 85020 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.71 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.2 3 6.31
Mar 7.07 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.34 5.13 7.3
May 7.12 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.99 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.57 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.63 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.96 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.82 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.38 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.51 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 85020. This visualizes solar power levels in 85020 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.