Zip Code 85023

AZ · Population: 33,097

D
38/100
25
F
Safety
36
D
Affordability
49
C
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
Zip 85023, AZ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 85023

Zip code 85023 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 33,097 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 38/100), 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 $320,600 and median rent of $1,286/month against a median income of $67,986. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 30.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5%, 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
$67,986
Home Value
$320,600
Rent
$1,286/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
30.9%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
58.4%
Rent Burden
22.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety25FLower crime = higher score
Affordability36DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life49CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall38DWeighted 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).