| ZIP Code | 85296 |
|---|---|
| City | Gilbert |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,269 ft |
| Latitude | 33.332328 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.749802 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.4 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.00 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.4% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 267 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,736 (15.2%) |
| Some College | 2,776 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 4,559 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,407 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,386 (49.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,120 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $496,200 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,141/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,065 |
| Vacant Units | 827 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,065 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 827 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
ZIP code 85296 is located in Gilbert, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 52,058, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.4 years. Economically, 85296 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,120 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85296 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $496,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,141 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 63% since 2019.
The population of 85296 is majority White (66.46%). Residents are highly educated — 60.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85296 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 85296 in Gilbert, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 52,058 residents, a median household income of $117,120, and a median home value of $496,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.