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ZIP 85022

Part of Phoenix, AZ
Pop. 53,811·Maricopa County·153rd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,394/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$568
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ZIP 85022 · $1,394
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,021
1 BR
$1,106
2 BR
$1,288
3 BR
$1,717
4 BR+
$1,906
Research median
$1,288/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,728/yr
At $1,394/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.2% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85022 (Phoenix, AZ) is roughly split between renters and owners, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,811
Median income
$69,927
Median age
37.1
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
20.6%
25.5%
26.1%
12.1%
15.7%
Under 1820.6%
18–3425.5%
35–5426.1%
55–6412.1%
65+15.7%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
62.4%
22.1%
White62.4%
Black9.8%
Hispanic22.1%
Asian4.9%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
22.3%
31.2%
38.7%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85022 in Phoenix, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,170 → $1,394
up 19.1%
Income
$60,134 → $69,927
up 16.3%
Population
50,320 → 53,811
up 6.9%
Renter share
48.6% → 47.7%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 38.7%
+5.3 pts
Median age
38.4 → 37.1
-1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 85022 in Phoenix, AZ has increased 19.1% since 2021, going from about $1,170 per month to roughly $1,394 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85022 in Phoenix, AZ now reports about $69,927, up from $60,134 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 50,320 to 53,811 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 33.4% to 38.7%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85022 in Phoenix, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 85022 covers Phoenix, AZ. The median rent here is $1,394/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,106/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,288/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($69,927/yr), ZIP 85022 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85022?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85022 (Phoenix, AZ) is $1,394. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85022 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85022's median rent of $1,394/mo is $568 (29%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 85022 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85022 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #153 out of 183 ZIPs at $1,394/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85022?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,394/mo in ZIP 85022. The local median household income is $69,927/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85022?

Rent in ZIP 85022 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 85022 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85022 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,394/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($69,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85022 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85022 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of ZIP 85022 households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85022 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85022 compare to the rest of Phoenix?

ZIP 85022 is more affordable than Phoenix overall. At $1,394/mo, it's $173 below the Phoenix citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85022 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85022 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,394/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 85022's median household income ($69,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85022 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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