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ZIP Code 85021

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 40,026

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 85021

What is the median household income in 85021?
The median household income in 85021 is $58,481 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 85021?
The poverty rate in 85021 is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 85021?
$433,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 85021?
The median gross rent in 85021 is $1,221 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 85021 residents have a college degree?
33.3% of adults in 85021 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
40,026
Median Income
$58,481
Median Home Value
$433,000
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.4%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,970 (+31.4%) Home Value: +$149,600 (+52.8%) Poverty Rate: -7.6 pp (-38.4%) Bachelor's+: +4.5 pp (+15.6%) Unemployment: -1.2 pp (-14%)

Demographics

Total Population 40,026
Median Age 36.0
Female 49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 33.6% White (non-Hisp.) 43.7% Black 12.2% Asian 2.2% Two or More 20.9% Other 10.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.7%
Filipino
0.5%
Chinese
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
27.4%
Cuban
1.5%
Puerto Rican
0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $58,481 ±$4,455
Per Capita Income $88,152
Median Family Income $76,244
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Child Poverty Rate 20.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.1%
$10–15k
4.5%
$15–25k
7.8%
$25–35k
8.1%
$35–50k
15.4%
$50–75k
19.0%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
11.3%
$150–200k
5.9%
$200k+
9.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 18,136
Owner-Occupied 38.3%
Renter-Occupied 61.7%
Vacancy Rate 6.4%
Median Home Value $433,000
Median Gross Rent $1,221
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 47.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.8%
$50–100k
2.5%
$100–200k
1.4%
$200–300k
15.8%
$300–500k
27.4%
$500k–$1M
32.7%
$1M+
10.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.7%
$500–1k
24.1%
$1–1.5k
47.3%
$1.5–2k
16.8%
$2–2.5k
6.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.4%
$3.5k+
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.6%
1 vehicle
45.0%
2 vehicles
30.5%
3+
10.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
38.9%
Single-fam. att.
4.9%
2–4 units
2.3%
5–19 units
7.1%
20+ units
24.0%
Mobile home
2.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.1%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
18.2%
2000–2009
6.7%
2010+
5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 86.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 33.3%
Graduate Degree 12.3%
Some College / Associate 25.0%
Less Than High School 7.1%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.3%
Unemployment Rate 7.4%
Work from Home 13.6%
Self-Employed 3.2%
Government Workers 10.9%
Private For-Profit 85.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.2%
Prof. Services
17.1%
Retail
11.8%
Construction
10.7%
Arts/Entmt.
9.5%
Finance
8.4%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Transportation
5.6%
Public Admin
3.8%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
37.2%
Sales
21.2%
Food Prep
19.6%
Production
11.1%
Construction
10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.8 min
Drove Alone 62.9%
Carpool 14.0%
Public Transit 4.7%
Work from Home 13.6%
Walked 2.1%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 16,971
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 31.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.6%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.9%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
7.3%
25–34
15.8%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
9.5%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 22.4% Working age (18–64): 77.6% 65 and over: 15.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 15.5%
Naturalized Citizen 34.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 9.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
74.1%
Africa
12.5%
Asia
8.5%
Europe
4.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 16.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 84.2%
Uninsured 15.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.8%
Has a Computer 95.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 77.5%
Moved from Abroad 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023