Zip Code 85042

AZ · Population: 46,913

C
42/100
25
F
Safety
48
C
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 85042

Zip code 85042 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 46,913 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 42/100), 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 $78,282, with home values near $309,600 and rents around $1,362/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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
$78,282
Home Value
$309,600
Rent
$1,362/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
27.1%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
62.8%
Rent Burden
20.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety25FLower crime = higher score
Affordability48CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall42CWeighted 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).