Zip Code 85086

AZ · Population: 43,884

C
48/100
25
F
Safety
59
C+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 85086

Zip code 85086 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 43,884 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $114,775, with home values near $488,000 and rents around $2,034/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 40.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, 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
$114,775
Home Value
$488,000
Rent
$2,034/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
40.8%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Rent Burden
21.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety25FLower crime = higher score
Affordability59C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).