85226 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arizona based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 85226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 85226 is White. The current unemployment level in 85226 is 4.7%.
| Population | 41,734 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 941 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,824 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $94,728 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $524,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 68.37% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 44.24% |
85226 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 30,075 | 68.29% |
| Black | 2,279 | 5.17% |
| Hispanic | 6,670 | 15.14% |
| Asian | 4,101 | 9.31% |
| Native American | 866 | 1.97% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 51 | 0.12% |
85226 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,013 | 48.47% |
| Black | 361 | 8.69% |
| Hispanic | 1,285 | 30.94% |
| Asian | 339 | 8.16% |
| Native American | 139 | 3.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.39% |
85226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,508 | 6.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,655 | 28.06% |
| High School Diploma | 3,224 | 13.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 107 | 0.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 550 | 2.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,036 | 21.23% |
| Associates Degree | 2,293 | 9.67% |
| Masters Degree | 3,338 | 14.07% |
| Professional Degree | 403 | 1.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 602 | 2.54% |