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ZIP 85041

Part of Phoenix, AZ
Pop. 63,862·Maricopa County·26th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,207/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$242
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ZIP 85041 · $2,207
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,670/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
$26,484/yr
At $2,207/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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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 (+1.6% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85041 (Phoenix, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,862
Median income
$75,301
Median age
33.6
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
27.4%
24.3%
26.7%
Under 1827.4%
18–3424.3%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.4%
65+10.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
23.8%
16.2%
65.4%
White23.8%
Black16.2%
Hispanic65.4%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
21.8%
26.9%
31.6%
19.7%
No HS diploma21.8%
HS diploma26.9%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+19.7%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85041 in Phoenix, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,765 → $2,207
up 25.0%
Income
$59,416 → $75,301
up 26.7%
Population
62,369 → 63,862
up 2.4%
Renter share
27.6% → 27.5%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
17% → 19.7%
+2.7 pts
Median age
32.7 → 33.6
+0.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85041 in Phoenix, AZ has increased by $442 per month, settling near $2,207 after starting the period at $1,765. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,416 in 2021 to $75,301 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 62,369 to 63,862 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17% to 19.7%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85041 in Phoenix, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85041 covers Phoenix, AZ. The median rent here is $2,207/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($75,301/yr), ZIP 85041 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85041?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85041 (Phoenix, AZ) is $2,207. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85041 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85041's median rent of $2,207/mo is $242 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85041 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85041 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #26 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,207/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85041?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,207/mo in ZIP 85041. The local median household income is $75,301/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85041?

Rent in ZIP 85041 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85041 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85041 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,207/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($75,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85041 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85041 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 85041 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85041 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85041 compare to the rest of Phoenix?

ZIP 85041 is pricier than Phoenix as a whole. At $2,207/mo, it's $638 above the Phoenix citywide median of $1,569/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85041 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85041 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,207/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 85041's median household income ($75,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85041 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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