ZIP 85020 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Phoenix city, AZ (85020)

Median Income

$78,412

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,138

Wealth inflow

Population

33,934

Unemployment

5.7%

2.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,138 for ZIP 85020 (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

5.7%+53% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-59% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.3%-20% vs US avg

1,106

Establishments

18,360

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction8.2%
Manufacturing6.3%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Retail trade9.4%
Transportation, utilities3.8%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate11.8%
Professional, scientific, management16.4%
Education, health care, social23.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.7%
Other services4.9%
Public administration3.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 85020 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.1%, median income rose 2.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 28.1%.

Median Income

$78,412

+4% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate