85021 — Phoenix, AZ
Real Estate Market Targeting Score
ZIP 85021 is predominantly rental (39% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $56K — earning a high Real Estate targeting score of 78/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 85021
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Phoenix |
| State | AZ |
| Total Population | 39,835 |
| Total Households | 16,489 |
| Median Household Income | $56K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 6,474 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 39% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1976 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 77% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 18% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 4% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 85021 score 78/100 for Real Estate?▾
The score of 78/100 is driven by: +7 16,489 households; +8 median income $56K (x1.2); +5 population 39,835 (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Real Estate vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 85021 to my Real Estate service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Real Estate operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 85021. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2022 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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