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Zip Code 85254 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    47,559
  • Density
    3,489 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $371,300
  • Med. Rent
    $1,221

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 85254 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#134 Top Zip Codes With The Most Business Establishments 2001
#310 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Owner-occupied Housing Units 13426
#637 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Housing Units 20689
#861 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population 47559 Residents
#861 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Work From Home 5.41%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 85254 is 47,559 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.09 | Zip Code 85254 land area is 13.6299 sq. miles | Population density is 3,489.31 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 42.2
Median Age - Male 42
Median Age - Female 42.3

Median age of zip code 85254 is 7.9% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 13.4% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 85254 is 10.5% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 17.3% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 85254 median age is 5.7% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 9.9% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 42798
Black or African American population 711
Asian population 2345
American Indian and Alaska Native population 174
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 392
Other population 327

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.6% Czech 1.1%
Danish 1% Dutch 2.2%
English 14% French No Basque 3.7%
French Canadian 0.8% German 23.1%
Greek 0.6% Hungarian 0.9%
Irish 14.6% Italian 9.5%
Lithuanian 0.5% Norwegian 3.2%
Polish 5.4% Portuguese 0.2%
Russian 2.2% Scotch-Irish 1.7%
Scottish 2.7% Slovak 0.5%
Subsaharan African 0.3% Swedish 2.9%
Swiss 0.5% Ukrainian 0.3%
USA 4.1% Welsh 0.8%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.1% Other Ancestries 17.9%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 12788
Married couples 79.8%
Other couples 20.2%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 7.56% 13.09%
$30,000 and $50,000 9.97% 13.57%
$50,000 and $100,000 28.81% 29.47%
$100,000 and $200,000 40.72% 34.06%
$200,000 or more 12.94% 9.8%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 86.41%
Spanish language 4.34%
Other European language 5.05%
Asian language 2.84%
Other language 1.36%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 18474
Detached housing units 75.21%
Attached housing units 2.47%
2 units 0.33%
3 - 4 units 2.76%
5 - 9 units 7.89%
10 - 19 units 6.96%
20 - 49 units 1.04%
50 or more units 3.27%
Mobile homes 0.06%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 87.08%
Use public transportation 1.43%
Use Motorcycle 0.24%
Use bicycle 0.2%
Walk to work 0.79%
Work at home 10.27%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3%
Attend Public School 17.22%
Attend college undergraduate program 5.67%
Attent graduate studies 1.9%
Not enrolled in school 72.2%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 1.56%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 2.72%
High school diploma 15.18%
Some college, no degree 26.26%
Associate degree 9.48%
Bachelor's degree 39.71%
Graduate or professional degree 5.09%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 2,001
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 356
Retail Trade 258
Health Care and Social Assistance 224
Finance and Insurance 217
Construction 162
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 156
Other Services (except Public Administration) 141
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 139
Accommodation and Food Services 127
Wholesale Trade 64
Educational Services 34
Information 30
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 27
Management of Companies and Enterprises 21
Transportation and Warehousing 18
Manufacturing 18
Industries not classified 8
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 89.29%
Housing vacant 10.71%
Housing occupied by owner 72.68%
Housing occupied by tenant 27.32%
Total Rented Units 5048
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,045
Median Gross Rent $1,221
Median Home Value $371,300

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 85254 median gross rent is 16.84% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $740
1 Bedroom $860
2 Bedrooms $1,040
3 Bedrooms $1,510
4 Bedrooms $1,770
AVERAGE RENT $1,184

Average rent in zip code 85254 ($1,184.00) is 31.4% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 26.6% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 85254 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 31.4% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 31.3% higher, two bedroom rent is 31.6% higher, three bedroom rent is 31.2% higher, four bedroom rent is 31.4% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 20689
Detached housing units 71.25%
Attached housing units 2.46%
2 units 0.53%
3 - 4 units 3.81%
5 - 9 units 9.46%
10 - 19 units 7.7%
20 - 49 units 1.6%
50 or more units 3.13%
Mobile homes 0.06%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $36,042,100
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $28,392,900
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $7,649,200

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Zip Codes Near 85254

Zip Code City County Distance
85256 Scottsdale Maricopa 2.39 ml
85203 Mesa Maricopa 2.4 ml
85213 Mesa Maricopa 2.41 ml
85201 Mesa Maricopa 3.32 ml
85250 Scottsdale Maricopa 3.76 ml
85257 Scottsdale Maricopa 3.86 ml
85251 Scottsdale Maricopa 4.86 ml
85018 Phoenix Maricopa 5.43 ml
85258 Scottsdale Maricopa 5.57 ml
85207 Mesa Maricopa 5.69 ml