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ZIP 85033

Part of Phoenix, AZ
Pop. 57,591·Maricopa County·154th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,403/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$562
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ZIP 85033 · $1,403
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,560/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
$16,836/yr
At $1,403/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85033 (Phoenix, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,591
Median income
$64,144
Median age
29
Renters
42.5%
Age distribution
30.9%
29%
25.1%
Under 1830.9%
18–3429%
35–5425.1%
55–648.4%
65+6.6%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
23.1%
82.4%
White23.1%
Black4.8%
Hispanic82.4%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
35%
34.5%
22.8%
No HS diploma35%
HS diploma34.5%
Some college22.8%
Bachelor's+7.8%
Housing tenure
57.5%
42.5%
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85033 in Phoenix, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,028 → $64,144
up 25.7%
Population
60,114 → 57,591
down 4.2%
Renter share
47.3% → 42.5%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
5.2% → 7.8%
+2.6 pts
Median age
27.6 → 29
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85033 in Phoenix, AZ now reports about $64,144, up from $51,028 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 85033 in Phoenix, AZ losing about 2,523 residents over the five-year window, down 4.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 47.3% to 42.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 5.2% to 7.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85033 covers Phoenix, AZ. The median rent here is $1,403/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($64,144/yr), ZIP 85033 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85033?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85033 (Phoenix, AZ) is $1,403. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85033 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85033's median rent of $1,403/mo is $562 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85033 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85033 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #154 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,403/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85033?

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 $1,403/mo in ZIP 85033. The local median household income is $64,144/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85033?

Rent in ZIP 85033 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85033 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85033 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,403/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($64,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85033 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85033 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.5% of ZIP 85033 households are renters, while 57.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85033 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85033 compare to the rest of Phoenix?

ZIP 85033 is more affordable than Phoenix overall. At $1,403/mo, it's $166 below the Phoenix citywide median of $1,569/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85033 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85033 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,403/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85033's median household income ($64,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85033 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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