| ZIP Code | 85396 |
|---|---|
| City | Buckeye |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 623 |
| Elevation | 1,947 ft |
| Latitude | 33.53652 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.702463 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.93 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.0% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 225 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,537 (21.9%) |
| Some College | 3,521 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 4,388 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,014 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,642 (34.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,266 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $451,000 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,047/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,581 |
| Vacant Units | 1,433 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,581 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,433 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
ZIP code 85396 is located in Buckeye, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 38,489, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 85396 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,266 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85396 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $451,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,047 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 85396 is majority White (58.54%). Residents are well-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85396 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 85396 in Buckeye, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 38,489 residents, a median household income of $114,266, and a median home value of $451,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.