Chandler, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85226
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,376
- 180/sq mi High-density area
- $114,817
- Median income Above-median income area
- $483,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chandler pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 180
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85226 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85226 (Chandler, AZ) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.4 in 2023 to 342.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85226 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 37,376 residents across 207.6 square miles, a density of 180 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85226 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,817 (58% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,818. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $483,800 (43% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 60.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,892.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85226 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 85226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chandler, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85226.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
306 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
221 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
173 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
163 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 120
Other services (except public administration)
120 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85226, Chandler, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
37,376
Population
207.6
Area (sq mi)
180
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85226?
36.2
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
13.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$114,817
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$54,818
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85226 ranks nationally
Chandler, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$114,817 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,435housing units
17,435
Total Housing Units
16,829
Occupied Units
606
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$483,800
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,892
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
342
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+242%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85226 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 220 |
| 2021 | +19.4% | 263 |
| 2022 | +23.2% | 324 |
| 2023 | -0.5% | 322 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 342 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,725 business establishments in ZIP 85226, employing approximately 46,668 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,428,279,000.
1,725
Businesses
46,668
Employees
$3.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 306 | 17.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 221 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 173 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 163 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 120 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 102 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 102 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 97 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 88 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 86 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 82 | 4.8% |
| Information | 47 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 34 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 28 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85226 vs 85044 →
ZIP 85226 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85283
Tempe (85283)
44,813 residents
- 85224
Chandler (85224)
42,796 residents
- 85042
Phoenix (85042)
40,962 residents
- 85044
Phoenix (85044)
37,993 residents
- 85226
Chandler (85226)
37,376 residents
- 85048
Phoenix (85048)
33,449 residents
- 85248
Chandler (85248)
29,821 residents
- 85040
Phoenix (85040)
29,352 residents
- 85284 16,479
Tempe (85284)
16,479 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85226 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85284
Tempe (85284)
$156,146 median income
- 85045
Phoenix (85045)
$153,583 median income
- 85048
Phoenix (85048)
$122,833 median income
- 85226
Chandler (85226)
$114,817 median income
- 85044
Phoenix (85044)
$96,820 median income
- 85224
Chandler (85224)
$94,516 median income
- 85248
Chandler (85248)
$94,495 median income
- 85042
Phoenix (85042)
$88,717 median income
- 85283
Tempe (85283)
$84,568 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85226 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85044 | Phoenix, AZ | 37,993 | 5.8 mi |
| 85048 | Phoenix, AZ | 33,449 | 4.6 mi |
| 85045 | Phoenix, AZ | 7,238 | 6.5 mi |
| 85042 | Phoenix, AZ | 40,962 | 7.9 mi |
| 85284 | Tempe, AZ | 16,479 | 6.9 mi |
| 85040 | Phoenix, AZ | 29,352 | 10.2 mi |
| 85248 | Chandler, AZ | 29,821 | 8.5 mi |
| 85283 | Tempe, AZ | 44,813 | 8.5 mi |
| 85224 | Chandler, AZ | 42,796 | 8.8 mi |
| 85121 | Bapchule, AZ | 2,178 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85226, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,376 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85226 in?
ZIP code 85226 (Chandler) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricopa-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85226?
ZIP code 85226 in Chandler, AZ has a population of 37,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85226?
The median household income in ZIP 85226 is $114,817, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85226?
The median home value in ZIP 85226 is $483,800, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85226?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85226 is White at 63.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85226?
ZIP code 85226 has 1,725 business establishments employing approximately 46,668 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85226?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85226 are: Retail trade (306), Professional, scientific, and technical services (221), Accommodation and food services (173). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85226?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85226 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85226?
In ZIP code 85226, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85226?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85226 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85226?
In ZIP code 85226, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85226?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85226 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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