Zip Code 85050

AZ · Population: 31,425

C+
56/100
25
F
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 85050

Zip code 85050 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 31,425 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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.

With a median household income of $133,455 and home values around $481,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, 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
$133,455
Home Value
$481,400
Rent
$2,036/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
57.4%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Rent Burden
18.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety25FLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).