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Phoenix city, AZ

ZIP 85017 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 85017

85017 has a population of 44,336 with a median age of 24.9 yrs (50.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.3%-41% vs US avg
x
Black
9.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
61.0%+226% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.0%+32% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.2%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
5.8%-65% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
34.5%+211% vs US avg
x
High school
29.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.1%-67% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Never married
55.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
28.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.4%+155% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.0%-50% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.3%+101% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.7%+860% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 85017

Poverty Rate
28.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.0%-50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.4%+155% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.3%+101% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
25.1%+213% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.6%+144% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.7%+860% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population44,336
Median age24.9
Poverty rate28.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.3%
Hispanic61.0%
Black9.7%
Asian3.5%
Foreign-born35.4%