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ZIP Code 85117 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

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

Working Class

At a glance

Population
3,000
Density
N/A
Median income
$42,989
-43% vs US avg
Home value
$123,100
-65% vs US avg
Median rent
$845
-27% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 85117

RetirementRetirement-oriented community
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What to know about ZIP 85117

ZIP code 85117 covers ZIP 85117 with a population of about 3,000.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 57.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

ZIP 85117 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (35.5%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in ZIP 85117

Median household income in ZIP 85117 is about $42,989 — about 43% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.1%; unemployment rate near 9.5%; 16.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Finance and insurance, Education, and Construction; about 4.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 85117

Median home value is about $123,100 — about 65% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $845 (about 27% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 72.2% (about 6.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 85117, a household would need roughly $34,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $791. That sits below the local median household income ($42,989), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.