ZIP 85009 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Phoenix city, AZ (85009)

Median Income

$51,615

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,748

Wealth inflow

Population

52,116

Unemployment

5.2%

1.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,748 for ZIP 85009 (Phoenix city, AZ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.2%+41% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.8%-87% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

25.0%+114% vs US avg

1,225

Establishments

32,551

Employees

~27 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Construction

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction17.5%
Manufacturing9.3%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Retail trade13.7%
Transportation, utilities6.4%
Information0.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.2%
Professional, scientific, management14.4%
Education, health care, social12.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.0%
Other services5.2%
Public administration2.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 85009 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.5%, median income rose 14.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 38.5%.

Median Income

$51,615

-31% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate