City

El Mirage, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥35,823Population
💰$74,764Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.4Median Age
🏠$282,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.9%Hispanic: 50%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.4%Race
White34.9%
Hispanic50.0%
Black6.1%
Asian0.7%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
31%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.22
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma953 (4.8%)
HS Graduate6,858 (34.9%)
Some College2,908 (14.8%)
Associates3,408 (17.3%)
Bachelors2,375 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree3,175 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College14.8%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,764 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$282,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,682/mo
Total Housing Units11,896
Vacant Units760

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
40%
2000+
55%
About El Mirage, AZ

El Mirage is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 35,823 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.4 years.

Economically, El Mirage is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,764 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in El Mirage is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,682 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Mirage is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 50.0%.

El Mirage, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in El Mirage
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85335 35,823 $74,764 $282,000 $1,682 6.5% 28.2% 69.7%