Zip Code 85022

AZ · Population: 51,826

C
41/100
25
F
Safety
28
F
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
Zip 85022, AZ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 85022

Zip code 85022 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 51,826 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 41/100), 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 $349,000 and median rent of $1,383/month against a median income of $63,905. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 33.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, 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
$63,905
Home Value
$349,000
Rent
$1,383/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
33.4%
Unemployment
3.3%
Owner-Occupied
50.6%
Rent Burden
26% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety25FLower crime = higher score
Affordability28FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall41CWeighted 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).