ZIP Code 85017: Population, Income, Housing

State: AZ
Total population: 46,129 Household income: $58,346 Rent: $1,299

Overview

Total population
46,129
Rent
$1,299
Year built
1968
Household income
$58,346
Per capita income
$18,758
Poverty rate
27.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.4 persons
Rent over 30% of income
50.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Arizona
County
Maricopa County
City
Phoenix
Total population
46,129
Adults over 25
22,555
Total households
11,838
Household size
3.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$58,346
Per capita income
$18,758
Poverty rate
27.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
50.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,299
Year built
1968
Households that rent
55.6%
Households that own
44.4%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
30.5%
Black
9.3%
Asian
5.1%
Two or more races
36%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
58.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino
41.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
17,770 (91.7%)
Commute time to work
26 mins
Work from home
1,600 (8.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
44.5%
High school graduate or GED
29.9%
Some college or associate degree
13.9%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
11.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 85017 with: Maricopa County, AZ Phoenix, AZ Phoenix metro area, AZ Arizona United States

ZIP 85017

Total population46,129
Rent$1,299
Year built1968
Household income$58,346
Per capita income$18,758
Poverty rate27.1%
Unemployment rateN/A

Maricopa County, AZ

Total population4,559,748
Rent$1,708
Year built1993
Household income$89,300
Per capita income$46,183
Poverty rate11%
Unemployment rate3.1%

Phoenix, AZ

Total population1,642,323
Rent$1,582
Year built1985
Household income$81,332
Per capita income$41,981
Poverty rate13.7%
Unemployment rate3.1%

Phoenix Metro Area, AZ

Total population5,028,754
Rent$1,702
Year built1994
Household income$88,301
Per capita income$45,239
Poverty rate11%
Unemployment rate3.2%

Arizona State

Total population7,378,838
Rent$1,543
Year built1992
Household income$79,964
Per capita income$42,503
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP85017 CountyMaricopa, AZCityPhoenix, AZMetro AreaPhoenix metro area, AZStateArizonaCountryUnited States
Total population46,1294,559,7481,642,3235,028,7547,378,838334,922,499
Rent$1,299$1,708$1,582$1,702$1,543$1,413
Year built196819931985199419921980
Household income$58,346$89,300$81,332$88,301$79,964$80,734
Per capita income$18,758$46,183$41,981$45,239$42,503$44,673
Poverty rate27.1%11%13.7%11%12.5%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.1%3.1%3.2%3.6%4%

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Summary for 85017

Rent & Income

In 85017, the typical monthly rent is $1,299 and the typical household income is $58,346. Rent here is lower than in both Phoenix and Arizona, and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 27.1%, which is higher than in both Phoenix and Arizona.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 55.6% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 50.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 11.7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

 

ZIP 85017 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 85017 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 85017 compares in Arizona (118 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,299 24 / 118 from lower rent $727 – $2,785
Household income $58,346 103 / 118 from higher income $37,194 – $156,425
Poverty rate 27.1% 115 / 118 from lower poverty 3.2% – 33.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Arizona with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 85017

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 85017 places 24th out of 118 ZIP Codes in Arizona. Throughout Arizona, numbers span from $727 in ZIP 85349 up to $2,785 in ZIP 85298.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 103rd out of 118 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $37,194 in ZIP 85705 up to $156,425 in ZIP 85298.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 85017 comes 115th out of 118 ZIP Codes. In Arizona as a whole, the range goes from 3.2% in ZIP 85298 up to 33.6% in ZIP 85719.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 85017 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,299 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 85017

Annual Household Income: $58,346

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 85017

Estimated Rate: 27.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 85017

In ZIP Code 85017, households that rent: 6,577 (55.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 6,577 55.6%
Owner-Occupied 5,261 44.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 85017

In ZIP Code 85017, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,345 (50.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,345 50.9%
Other renter households 3,232 49.1%
Total renter households 6,577 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 85017

Less than High School: 10,042 people (44.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,738 people (29.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,125 people (13.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 2,650 people (11.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,555

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.