Zip Code 85012

AZ · Population: 7,871

C
44/100
25
F
Safety
37
D
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 85012

Zip code 85012 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 7,871 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $632,000 and median rent of $1,604/month against a median income of $74,435. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

The community is highly educated — 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.7%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$74,435
Home Value
$632,000
Rent
$1,604/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
61.3%
Unemployment
3.7%
Owner-Occupied
42.5%
Rent Burden
25.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety25FLower crime = higher score
Affordability37DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).