Zip Code 85016

AZ · Population: 37,025

C+
50/100
25
F
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
71
B+
Jobs
Zip 85016, AZ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 85016

Zip code 85016 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 37,025 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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.

The median household income here is $80,315, with home values near $459,300 and rents around $1,396/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 48.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

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
$80,315
Home Value
$459,300
Rent
$1,396/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
48.6%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
49.8%
Rent Burden
20.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety25FLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy71B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+Weighted 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).