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ZIP 85028

Part of Phoenix, AZ
Pop. 18,752·Maricopa County·13th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,566/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.8%
Month-over-Month
-11.7%
vs US Median
+$601
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ZIP 85028 · $2,566
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,200
3 BR
$2,930
4 BR+
$3,250
Research median
$2,200/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,792/yr
At $2,566/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% YoY, -11.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85028 (Phoenix, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 58.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,752
Median income
$125,054
Median age
49.6
Renters
17.3%
Age distribution
18.5%
13%
26%
18%
24.5%
Under 1818.5%
18–3413%
35–5426%
55–6418%
65+24.5%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
82.2%
White82.2%
Black2.3%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian1.9%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
12.3%
26.1%
58.6%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma12.3%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+58.6%
Housing tenure
82.7%
17.3%
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85028 in Phoenix, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,472 → $125,054
up 18.6%
Population
18,136 → 18,752
up 3.4%
Renter share
15.2% → 17.3%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
56.2% → 58.6%
+2.4 pts
Median age
48.5 → 49.6
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $105,472 in 2021 to $125,054 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 85028 in Phoenix, AZ adding about 616 residents over the five-year window, up 3.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 15.2% to 17.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 56.2% to 58.6% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 85028

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85028 covers Phoenix, AZ. The median rent here is $2,566/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($125,054/yr), ZIP 85028 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85028?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85028 (Phoenix, AZ) is $2,566. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85028 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85028's median rent of $2,566/mo is $601 (31%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85028 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85028 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #13 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,566/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85028?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,566/mo in ZIP 85028. The local median household income is $125,054/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85028?

Rent in ZIP 85028 has increased 11.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85028 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85028 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,566/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($125,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85028 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85028 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.3% of ZIP 85028 households are renters, while 82.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85028 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85028 compare to the rest of Phoenix?

ZIP 85028 is pricier than Phoenix as a whole. At $2,566/mo, it's $997 above the Phoenix citywide median of $1,569/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85028 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85028 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,566/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 85028's median household income ($125,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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