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Phoenix city, AZ

ZIP 85042 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 85042

85042 has a population of 45,575 with a median age of 34.2 yrs (48.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
39.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Black
14.2%+14% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
50.4%+170% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.1%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.5%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
10.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.8%+60% vs US avg
x
High school
20.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.7%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
31.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.0%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
42.9%+27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.1%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.7%-28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.0%+538% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 85042

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.7%-28% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.1%+89% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.0%+538% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population45,575
Median age34.2
Poverty rate15.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White39.4%
Hispanic50.4%
Black14.2%
Asian4.0%
Foreign-born14.3%