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ZIP 85051

Part of Phoenix, AZ
Pop. 45,768·Maricopa County·176th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,190/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$740
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ZIP 85051 · $1,190
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,530/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$14,280/yr
At $1,190/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85051 (Phoenix, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,768
Median income
$69,189
Median age
34.6
Renters
44.8%
Age distribution
23%
27.8%
25.2%
12.5%
Under 1823%
18–3427.8%
35–5425.2%
55–6411.5%
65+12.5%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
40.3%
48.7%
White40.3%
Black5.9%
Hispanic48.7%
Asian5%
Education (25+)
18.2%
31.4%
31.1%
19.3%
No HS diploma18.2%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+19.3%
Housing tenure
55.2%
44.8%
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85051 in Phoenix, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$984 → $1,190
up 20.9%
Income
$47,086 → $69,189
up 46.9%
Population
43,623 → 45,768
up 4.9%
Renter share
46.3% → 44.8%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
17.8% → 19.3%
+1.5 pts

The median rent in ZIP 85051 in Phoenix, AZ stood at $984 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,190, reflecting a 20.9% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $69,189 today, compared with $47,086 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 4.9% since 2021, moving from about 43,623 residents to roughly 45,768. Renters now make up 44.8% of households, compared with 46.3% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 85051 covers Phoenix, AZ. The median rent here is $1,190/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 21% of local median household income ($69,189/yr), ZIP 85051 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85051?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85051 (Phoenix, AZ) is $1,190. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85051 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85051's median rent of $1,190/mo is $740 (38%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 85051 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85051 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #176 out of 183 ZIPs at $1,190/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85051?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,190/mo in ZIP 85051. The local median household income is $69,189/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85051?

Rent in ZIP 85051 has decreased 6.4% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85051 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85051 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,190/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($69,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85051 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85051 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.8% of ZIP 85051 households are renters, while 55.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85051 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85051 compare to the rest of Phoenix?

ZIP 85051 is more affordable than Phoenix overall. At $1,190/mo, it's $381 below the Phoenix citywide median of $1,571/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85051 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85051 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,190/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 85051's median household income ($69,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85051 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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