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ZIP 85014

Part of Phoenix, AZ
Pop. 25,911·Maricopa County·138th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,458/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$472
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ZIP 85014 · $1,458
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,430
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$1,820/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,496/yr
At $1,458/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85014 (Phoenix, AZ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 45.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,911
Median income
$66,731
Median age
37.5
Renters
60.1%
Age distribution
15.4%
30.1%
29.3%
15.3%
Under 1815.4%
18–3430.1%
35–5429.3%
55–649.8%
65+15.3%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
60.7%
27.2%
White60.7%
Black6.2%
Hispanic27.2%
Asian3.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
18.7%
26.4%
45.9%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+45.9%
Housing tenure
39.9%
60.1%
Owner39.9%
Renter60.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85014 in Phoenix, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,248 → $1,458
up 16.8%
Income
$59,168 → $66,731
up 12.8%
Population
26,120 → 25,911
down 0.8%
Renter share
62.7% → 60.1%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
40.3% → 45.9%
+5.6 pts
Median age
36 → 37.5
+1.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85014 in Phoenix, AZ has increased from $1,248 to $1,458, a 16.8% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85014 in Phoenix, AZ now reports about $66,731, up from $59,168 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 60.1% of households, compared with 62.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 45.9% of adults here, versus 40.3% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85014 in Phoenix, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 85014 covers Phoenix, AZ. The median rent here is $1,458/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($66,731/yr), ZIP 85014 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85014?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85014 (Phoenix, AZ) is $1,458. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85014 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85014's median rent of $1,458/mo is $472 (24%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 85014 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85014 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #138 out of 183 ZIPs at $1,458/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85014?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,458/mo in ZIP 85014. The local median household income is $66,731/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85014?

Rent in ZIP 85014 has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85014 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85014 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,458/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($66,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85014 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85014 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.1% of ZIP 85014 households are renters, while 39.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85014 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85014 compare to the rest of Phoenix?

ZIP 85014 is more affordable than Phoenix overall. At $1,458/mo, it's $113 below the Phoenix citywide median of $1,571/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85014 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85014 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,458/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85014's median household income ($66,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85014 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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