| ZIP Code | 85234 |
|---|---|
| City | Gilbert |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,269 ft |
| Latitude | 33.365502 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.73966 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.91 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.8% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 119 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,472 (17.9%) |
| Some College | 3,494 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 4,150 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,321 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,056 (45.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,012 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $488,600 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,971/mo ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,488 |
| Vacant Units | 678 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,488 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 678 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
ZIP code 85234 is located in Gilbert, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 49,040, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 85234 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,012 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85234 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $488,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,971 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 85234 is majority White (69.04%). Residents are well-educated — 56.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85234 stands at 3.0%, 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 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 85234 in Gilbert, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 49,040 residents, a median household income of $118,012, and a median home value of $488,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.