Getting evicted? You might live in one of these 10 Valley ZIP codes

In 2024, Maricopa County will likely break the record set in 2005 for the most eviction filings in a single year.

Through the end of November, there have been 79,858 evictions filed in Maricopa County – an average of 7,260 filings a month, according to data from the Justice Courts of Maricopa County. But the eviction crisis is not spread evenly around the county.

Several ZIP codes, often in lower-income areas, have seen thousands of eviction filings this year. Others – in rural ZIP codes such as 85087 (Morristown), 85342 (Dateland), 85545 (Roosevelt) and 85263 (far north Scottsdale) had zero eviction filings in 2024.

But which areas have been hit the hardest by evictions? Here are the top 10 ZIP codes by eviction filings this year.

1. 85301 (Central Glendale)

Containing Glendale’s downtown and city center, this generally low-income area has held the title for the most eviction filings for years. To comfortably afford rent, residents should make $49,752 a year, according to Apartments.com, However, the median household income of the area is almost $4,000 lower per year than that, leaving renters cost-burdened. A whopping 30.8% of residents in the ZIP code live below the poverty line.

Evictions in 2024: 2,613
Percentage of renters: 59%
Average rent: $1,244
Average income: $45,837

2. 85035 (West Maryvale)

This 5.5-square-mile west Phoenix ZIP code surrounds Desert Sky Mall and includes Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. The area also had the second-most eviction filings in 2022. More than a fifth of residents live below the poverty line.

Evictions in 2024: 2,487
Percentage of renters: 53%
Average rent: $1,775
Average income: $53,633

3. 85008 (East Phoenix)

This 10-square-mile ZIP code sits north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Evictions in 2024: 2,156
Percentage of renters: 71%
Average rent: $1,500
Average income: $57,728

4. 85201 (East Mesa)

This ZIP code contains Mesa’s historic downtown district and two Spring Training ballparks.

Evictions in 2024: 1,919
Percentage of renters: 65%
Average rent: $1,988
Average income: $57,684

5. 85029 (Northwest Central Phoenix)

This ZIP code is directly north of 85021, the next ZIP code on this list, and contains parts of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, including North Mountain.

Evictions in 2024: 1,917
Percentage of renters: 45%
Average rent: $1,759
Average income: $57,802

6. 85021 (Northwest Central Phoenix)

This ZIP code contains many single-family homes and is intersected by the Arizona Canal Trail.

Evictions in 2024: 1,819
Percentage of renters: 61%
Average rent: $1,318
Average income: $56,410

7. 85281 (North Tempe)

This ZIP Code borders Tempe Town Lake and includes Arizona State University’s Tempe Campus, Tempe Beach Park and Tempe Center of the Arts. More than 27% of the nearly 69,000 residents in the 13-square-mile area live below the poverty line.

Evictions in 2024: 1,810
Percentage of renters: 79%
Average rent: $1,486
Average income: $55,572

8. 85202 (East Central Mesa)

This ZIP code includes Dobson Ranch Park, Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa Community College and Mekong Plaza.

Evictions in 2024: 1,795
Percentage of renters: 52%
Average rent: $1,306
Average income: $61,522

9. 85015 (West Central Phoenix)

This ZIP code contains the Christown Spectrum mall. The almost 5-square-mile area is a high-poverty area with approximately 25% of the population falling below the poverty line.

Evictions in 2024: 1,705
Percentage of renters: 66%
Average rent: $1,265
Average income: $47,486

10. 85044 (Ahwatukee)

This ZIP Code contains all of Phoenix’s Ahwatukee neighborhood, including the Oasis Water Park and Arizona Grand Resort & Spa.

Evictions in 2024: 1,630
Percentage of renters: 36%
Average rent: $1,632
Average income: $92.041