Name: Zip Code 85040
Address: Phoenix

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 85040 offers a calm and quiet environment with low traffic noise throughout most of the area. The neighborhood features primarily single detached homes and duplexes built around 1985, providing spacious two- and three-bedroom options. Residents have easy access to over 50 restaurants and cafes, providing many dining opportunities. With about 10 green spaces, including well-loved Okemah Park and Nueve Park, outdoor recreation is readily available. The area boasts convenient parking and an even terrain that supports bicycling to nearby destinations. Additionally, approximately 10 bus lines serve the community, ensuring multiple transportation choices. Grocery shopping is accessible for many within this neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored approach to move around in Zip Code 85040 is usually driving. Accessing a parking spot is easy. In contrast, public transit users may have few choices in Zip Code 85040 as a result of the low service level. Nevertheless, homeowners benefit from Rental Car Center Station with access to the PHX Sky Train. Homeowners have access to about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are commonly very close by. Many of the houses for sale in this area are located in places that are not especially suitable for people who prefer to travel as pedestrians as meeting daily needs is at times challenging without a vehicle. However, Zip Code 85040 is fairly amenable to biking as there are a limited number of elevation changes.

Services

Primary schools are convenient to get to without a car from anywhere in this area. However, it can be challenging to access high schools without a car. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Regarding food, the closest grocery store in Zip Code 85040 is usually only a reasonably short trip away. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and a small selection of coffee shops can be found as well.

Character

The character of Zip Code 85040 is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. This area is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Lastly, access to green spaces, such as Barrios Unidos Park and Hayden Park, is easy from the majority of locations within the postal code since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to discover.

Car friendly8.2

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.0

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance