| ZIP Code | 85226 |
|---|---|
| City | Chandler |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/520/602/623 |
| Elevation | 1,157 ft |
| Latitude | 33.275116 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.925101 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 288 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,991 (14.4%) |
| Some College | 2,562 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 4,056 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,065 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,793 (49.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,740 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $452,400 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,785/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,406 |
| Vacant Units | 840 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,406 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 840 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 85226 is located in Chandler, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 40,974, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 85226 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,740 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85226 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $452,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,785 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 85226 is majority White (60.71%). Residents are highly educated — 60.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85226 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 85226 in Chandler, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 40,974 residents, a median household income of $103,740, and a median home value of $452,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.