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ZIP 85017

Part of Phoenix, AZ
Pop. 46,129·Maricopa County·168th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,280/mo
Year-over-Year
-19.0%
Month-over-Month
-9.0%
vs US Median
-$650
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ZIP 85017 · $1,280
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,530/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$15,360/yr
At $1,280/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85017 (Phoenix, AZ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,129
Median income
$58,346
Median age
24.3
Renters
55.6%
Age distribution
28.3%
35.3%
24.1%
Under 1828.3%
18–3435.3%
35–5424.1%
55–647.1%
65+5.2%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
30.5%
58.8%
White30.5%
Black9.3%
Hispanic58.8%
Asian5.1%
Education (25+)
33.3%
29.9%
25.1%
No HS diploma33.3%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+11.7%
Housing tenure
44.4%
55.6%
Owner44.4%
Renter55.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85017 in Phoenix, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,150 → $58,346
up 26.4%
Population
41,195 → 46,129
up 12.0%
Renter share
55.2% → 55.6%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
9.1% → 11.7%
+2.6 pts
Median age
26.3 → 24.3
-2.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $46,150 in 2021 to $58,346 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 41,195 to 46,129 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 9.1% to 11.7%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 85017 covers Phoenix, AZ. The median rent here is $1,280/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($58,346/yr), ZIP 85017 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 19.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85017?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85017 (Phoenix, AZ) is $1,280. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85017 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85017's median rent of $1,280/mo is $650 (34%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 85017 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85017 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #168 out of 183 ZIPs at $1,280/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85017?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,280/mo in ZIP 85017. The local median household income is $58,346/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85017?

Rent in ZIP 85017 has decreased 19.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85017 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85017 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,280/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($58,346/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85017 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85017 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.6% of ZIP 85017 households are renters, while 44.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85017 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85017 compare to the rest of Phoenix?

ZIP 85017 is more affordable than Phoenix overall. At $1,280/mo, it's $291 below the Phoenix citywide median of $1,571/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85017 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85017 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,280/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85017's median household income ($58,346/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85017 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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