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Phoenix, AZ — ZIP 85032

Population: 70,839 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 85032 (Phoenix, AZ) is $452,533 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,000 after a median 108 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,613/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with hail, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$452,533

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

108

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$452,533
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+97.2%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$488,833
House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$240,000
Median list price
$255,000
Median price per sqft
$269
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
108 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
272
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
48
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
73

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,613/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,510/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,750/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,590/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
19
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
7
School districts serving the area
Benchmark School Inc. (10972), Milestones Charter School (79207), American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Crestvi (79874)
Schools include
Benchmark School, Milestones Charter School, Crestview College Preparatory High School, West-MEC - Paradise Valley High School, Freedom Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Very High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Motorola, Inc. (52nd Street Plant) (11.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
8.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
72
Days with Good air quality
41
Days with Moderate air quality
256
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
367
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
120,755
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
92,192

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tonto National Monument (51 mi)
National parks include
Tonto National Monument, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Scottsdale Airport (SCF) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ABRAZO SCOTTSDALE CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
405
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,982 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
10.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,701
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,020,817
Average weekly wage
$1,347
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21,487

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 85032State medianUS median
Median home value$452,533$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$240,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market108 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,613/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,701$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 85032?
$452,533.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85032?
$240,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85032?
Median days on market: 108 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85032?
Typical rent: $1,613/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85032?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, drought.
Is ZIP 85032 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85032?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 85032?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85032?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85032?
19 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 85032 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85032?
Moderate. Median AQI: 72. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85032?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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