Zip Code 85020

AZ · Population: 34,376

C
40/100
25
F
Safety
48
C
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
30
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 85020

Zip code 85020 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 34,376 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 40/100), 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 $74,622, with home values near $363,700 and rents around $1,257/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 41.2% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 6%, 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
$74,622
Home Value
$363,700
Rent
$1,257/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
41.2%
Unemployment
6%
Owner-Occupied
53.3%
Rent Burden
20.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety25FLower crime = higher score
Affordability48CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy30DLower unemployment = higher
Overall40CWeighted 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).