City

Waddell, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥13,341Population
💰$115,401Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$443,700Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.7%Hispanic: 30.8%Black: 3.3%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White57.7%
Hispanic30.8%
Black3.3%
Asian1.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,265 (26.3%)
Some College887 (10.3%)
Associates2,096 (24.3%)
Bachelors1,040 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree2,316 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College10.3%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,401 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$443,700 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,586/mo
Total Housing Units4,514
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
66%
About Waddell, AZ

Waddell is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,341 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Waddell is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,401 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waddell is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $443,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,586 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waddell is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (57.73%).

Waddell, AZ offers residents above-average earning potential within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Waddell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85355 13,341 $115,401 $443,700 $2,586 2.7% 38.9% 92.4%