ZIP 85021 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Phoenix city, AZ (85021)

Median Income

$58,481

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,343

Wealth inflow

Population

40,026

Unemployment

7.4%

3.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,343 for ZIP 85021 (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

7.4%+101% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.2%-80% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.8%+18% vs US avg

950

Establishments

19,533

Employees

~21 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction10.7%
Manufacturing5.6%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade11.8%
Transportation, utilities5.6%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.4%
Professional, scientific, management17.1%
Education, health care, social19.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.5%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 85021 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.0%, median income rose 7.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 25.1%.

Median Income

$58,481

-22% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate