ZIP Code 85042 Demographics & Data

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 85042

ZIP Code 85042 is associated with the U.S. city Phoenix in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 47,957. About 80.6% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $24,879. Approximately 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $60,644. The median age in ZIP Code 85042 is approximately 32.6 years, and 12.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 85042

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 85042 is 47,957.

Phoenix, AZ

The 85042 ZIP Code is associated with Phoenix, AZ in Maricopa County.

Area Codes associated with 85042

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 85042 include 480, 602, and 623.

Sunrise / Sunset in 85042

Sunrise: 7:06 am
Sunset: 5:22 pm
Sunrise in 85042 7:06 am
Sunrise in 85042 5:22 pm

Weather forecast for 85042

This Afternoon's forecast for 85042: Sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. West wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 85042

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 85042 Moderate

Internet in 85042

About 85.9% of households in ZIP Code 85042 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 94.1% have a computer.

Gender in 85042

The gender split in ZIP Code 85042 is an estimated 49.5% male and approximately 50.5% female.

Health Insurance in 85042

Approximately 18.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 85042 (Phoenix, AZ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 85042

The median household income in ZIP Code 85042 is $60,644, while the region's mean household income is $75,076. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,879. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85042 of $24,879 is approximately 18.95% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,694. An estimated 11.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately21.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 85042 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.3% of 85042 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 85042. 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 85042

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.7%
$200,000 or more per year 4.2%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 85042

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85042, 95.8% is one race, while 4.2% are two or more races. Approximately 54.0% of 85042 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85042 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (60.4%), followed by Black or African American (18.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 85042. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 85042

Industry Percent
White 60.4%
Black or African American 18.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5.0%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.5%
Some other race 16.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 85042

Residents of ZIP Code 85042 are younger than average. The median age of 32.6 years in ZIP Code 85042 is approximately 14.44% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.5% of the population in 85042 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 85042 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 85042. 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 85042

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.8%
5 to 9 years 7.1%
10 to 14 years 7.0%
15 to 19 years 7.5%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 17.5%
35 to 44 years 12.5%
45 to 54 years 12.5%
55 to 59 years 5.8%
60 to 64 years 4.8%
65 to 74 years 6.6%
75 to 84 years 3.0%
85 years and over 0.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 85042

In ZIP Code 85042, 80.6% of the population graduated high school, while 20.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.9% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 85042

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 8.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.9%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 9.9%
Bachelor's degree 13.9%
Graduate or professional degree 6.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 85042. 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 85042 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85042. 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 85042

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 85042 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85042 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 81.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85042 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 85042

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 81.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 85042. 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 85042. 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 85042

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 85042

In 85042, 68.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.3 minutes. Approximately 17.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85042 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 85042 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 85042. 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 85042

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 5.4%
Manufacturing 9.2%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 14.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.7%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 9.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.0%
Other services, except public administration 4.8%
Public administration 5.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 85042

In ZIP Code 85042, 57.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 36.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes. Lastly, 1.9% 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 85042

Language Spoken Percent
English only 57.7%
Spanish 36.6%
Other Indo-European languages 1.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.3%
Other languages 1.9%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 85042. 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 85042

The median home value in ZIP Code 85042 in July 2024 comes in at $406,678. The July 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $401,603 median value in February 2024, and 4% higher than the $392,470 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85042, an estimated 23.5% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Maricopa County region.

Home Values in 85042

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $406,678
Jun 2024 $406,905
May 2024 $406,580
Apr 2024 $405,237
Mar 2024 $403,291
Feb 2024 $401,603
Jan 2024 $400,565
Dec 2023 $400,052
Nov 2023 $399,165
Oct 2023 $397,581
Sep 2023 $395,264
Aug 2023 $392,470

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 85042. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 85042

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 23.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 19.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 20.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 85042. 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 85042 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 85042, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 85042 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 85042. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 85042

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 420
Credit reporting or credit repair services 372
Debt collection 97
Checking or savings account 30
Credit card 27
Other 60
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 85042

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 362
Improper use of your report 204
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 143
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 94
Attempts to collect debt not owed 51
Other 152
* 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 85042. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 85042 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85042 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.19% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.15% 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 85042. This visualizes electricity rates in 85042 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 85042

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 85042 10.85¢/kWh 8.84¢/kWh 6.1¢/kWh
Arizona 14.95¢/kWh 12.74¢/kWh 9.24¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 85042

Month ZIP Code 85042 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.82 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.35 3 6.31
Mar 6.99 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.28 5.13 7.3
May 7.17 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.99 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.52 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.65 6.08 6.65
Sep 7.05 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.94 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.02 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.46 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 85042. This visualizes solar power levels in 85042 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.