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Gilbert, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85233

Maricopa County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,564
1,491/sq mi
$111,160
Median income
$513,000
Median home value
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gilbert pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
1,491
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85233 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85233 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.2 square miles in Gilbert, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 37,564 residents, producing a population density of 1,491 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85233 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85233 sits at $111,160 (53% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $50,758. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $513,000 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $1,972 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85233 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85233 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85233.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85233, Gilbert, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

37,564

Population

25.2

Area (sq mi)

1,491

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85233?

38.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

15.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 10.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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?

$111,160

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$50,758

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85233 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$111,160 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,711

Total Housing Units

15,318

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$513,000

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$1,972

Median Rent

1994

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

341

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+241%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85233 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.2% 216
2021 +20.8% 261
2022 +25.6% 327
2023 -2.3% 320
2024 +6.6% 341

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 1,360 business establishments in ZIP 85233, employing approximately 23,842 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,671,816,000.

1,360

Businesses

23,842

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 202 14.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 184 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 125 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 121 8.9%
Retail trade 120 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 116 8.5%
Manufacturing 97 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 88 6.5%
Wholesale trade 85 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 76 5.6%
Finance and insurance 55 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 31 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.5%
Educational services 15 1.1%
Information 14 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 85233 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85233 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85233 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85225 Chandler, AZ 69,810 2.7 mi
85204 Mesa, AZ 60,885 3.4 mi
85210 Mesa, AZ 36,464 3.2 mi
85234 Gilbert, AZ 50,014 4.2 mi
85296 Gilbert, AZ 36,799 4.2 mi
85202 Mesa, AZ 37,275 4.2 mi
85224 Chandler, AZ 42,796 4.2 mi
85286 Chandler, AZ 38,930 5.7 mi
85203 Mesa, AZ 35,541 6.8 mi
85295 Gilbert, AZ 38,332 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Maricopa County

85225 standard
Chandler, AZ
Pop: 69,810
85032 standard
Phoenix, AZ
Pop: 65,485
85308 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 63,876
85204 standard
Mesa, AZ
Pop: 60,885
85301 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 60,161
85281 standard
Tempe, AZ
Pop: 57,348

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Maricopa County Gilbert, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85233 in? ▼
ZIP code 85233 (Gilbert) 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 85233? ▼
ZIP code 85233 in Gilbert, AZ has a population of 37,564 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85233? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85233 is $111,160, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85233? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85233 is $513,000, which is 84% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85233? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85233 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85233? ▼
ZIP code 85233 has 1,360 business establishments employing approximately 23,842 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85233? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85233 are: Construction (202), Professional, scientific, and technical services (184), Health care and social assistance (125). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85233? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85233 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. 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 85233? ▼
In ZIP code 85233, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.4% 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 85233? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85233 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85233? ▼
In ZIP code 85233, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85233? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85233 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gilbert, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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