Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 85042, Arizona?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 85042, Arizona (ZIP 85042) is $1,668/month (±$111), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $398,000 (±$17,171), and the median household income is $88,717/year. The unemployment rate in Maricopa County, Arizona was 3.7% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 85042
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,668 |
| Median Home Value | $398,000 |
| Median Household Income | $88,717 |
| Total Housing Units | 15,940 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 5,158 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 32% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 1,624 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.7% |
How does ZIP 85042 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Arizona.
Higher rent than 70% of ZIP codes in Arizona · 99th of 327
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 85266 | $3,136 |
| 2 | ZCTA5 85262 | $2,899 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 85298 | $2,785 |
| … 95 more … | ||
| 99 | ZCTA5 85042(you are here) | $1,668 |
| … 225 more … | ||
| 325 | ZCTA5 85926 | $427 |
| 326 | ZCTA5 85121 | $398 |
| 327 | ZCTA5 85530 | $354 |
Geography
ZIP 85042 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
It covers part of Phoenix city, Arizona.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 85042, Arizona?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 85042, Arizona (ZIP 85042) is $1,668/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 85042, Arizona?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 85042, Arizona is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 85042, Arizona?
The median home value in ZCTA5 85042, Arizona (ZIP 85042) is $398,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 85042 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 85042, Arizona, 1,624 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 85042, Arizona?
The median household income in ZCTA5 85042, Arizona is $88,717/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,668 has a margin of error of ±$111. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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