ZIP 85027 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Phoenix city, AZ (85027)

Median Income

$73,255

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,308

Wealth inflow

Population

38,986

Unemployment

4.5%

0.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,308 for ZIP 85027 (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

4.5%+22% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.1%-81% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.1%-31% vs US avg

1,747

Establishments

55,679

Employees

~32 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction9.3%
Manufacturing6.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Retail trade13.7%
Transportation, utilities3.5%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.6%
Professional, scientific, management14.3%
Education, health care, social18.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.1%
Other services4.9%
Public administration2.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 85027 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.3%, median income fell 2.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 24.6%.

Median Income

$73,255

-3% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate