| ZIP Code | 85301 |
|---|---|
| City | Glendale |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 602 |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft |
| Latitude | 33.533729 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.17854 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.94 |
| Below Poverty | 28.9% ▲ 189% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.5% ▼ 47% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,652 (5.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,849 (41%) |
| Some College | 5,239 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 5,164 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,222 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,189 (13.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,422 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,100 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 87% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,189/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 24,019 |
| Vacant Units | 1,405 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 24,019 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,405 |
| Owner Occupied | 39.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 60.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.94 |
ZIP code 85301 is located in Glendale, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 66,970, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.8 years. Economically, 85301 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,422 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85301 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,189 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 60.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 87% since 2019.
The population of 85301 is majority Hispanic (63.41%). Residents are less-educated — 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.9%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85301 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 85301 in Glendale, AZ is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a young community. With 66,970 residents, a median household income of $47,422, and a median home value of $218,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.