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Zip Code 85205

AZ · Population: 44,010

B
63/100
52
C+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 85205

Zip code 85205 is located in Arizona and is home to approximately 44,010 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 63/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $68,772, with home values near $282,100 and rents around $1,277/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, 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
$68,772
Home Value
$282,100
Rent
$1,277/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
29.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
70.5%
Rent Burden
22.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety52C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall63BWeighted 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).