PlainZIP

Chandler, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85249

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

36,908
1,032/sq mi
$153,633
Median income
$660,600
Median home value
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Chandler pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,032
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85249 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85249 (Chandler, AZ) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.0 in 2023 to 299.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 85249 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 36,908 residents across 35.8 square miles, a density of 1,032 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85249 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,633 (111% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,134. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $660,600 (96% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 88.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,392.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85249 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 85249

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chandler, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85249.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85249, 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

36,908

Population

35.8

Area (sq mi)

1,032

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85249?

44.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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?

$153,633

Median Household Income

+111% vs state ZIP avg

$68,134

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85249 ranks nationally

Chandler, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$153,633 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,767

Total Housing Units

17,057

Occupied Units

710

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$660,600

Median Home Value

+96% vs state ZIP avg

$2,392

Median Rent

2005

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

300

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+200%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85249 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 198
2021 +17.1% 232
2022 +23.6% 287
2023 +1.1% 290
2024 +3.4% 300

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 864 business establishments in ZIP 85249, employing approximately 6,387 people with a combined annual payroll of $284,944,000.

864

Businesses

6,387

Employees

$284.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 179 20.7%
Health care and social assistance 116 13.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 108 12.5%
Construction 68 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 64 7.4%
Retail trade 58 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 57 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 6.4%
Finance and insurance 42 4.9%
Wholesale trade 30 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.2%
Educational services 17 2.0%
Information 16 1.9%
Manufacturing 5 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 85249 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 85249 ranks #6 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 85249 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 85249 ranks #2 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
85286 Chandler, AZ 38,930 3.7 mi
85248 Chandler, AZ 29,821 4.2 mi
85298 Gilbert, AZ 21,479 4.3 mi
85297 Gilbert, AZ 26,979 5.2 mi
85225 Chandler, AZ 69,810 6.7 mi
85295 Gilbert, AZ 38,332 6.4 mi
85233 Gilbert, AZ 37,564 8.8 mi
85147 Sacaton, AZ 4,543 7.7 mi
85296 Gilbert, AZ 36,799 8.3 mi
85224 Chandler, AZ 42,796 8.2 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85249, 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 (36,908 here; floor ≥1,000).

12866 · Saratoga Springs, NY 36,915 32259 · Saint Johns, FL 36,917 21157 · Westminster, MD 36,920 89014 · Henderson, NV 36,922

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

06001 · Avon, CT $153,664 33449 · Lake Worth, FL $153,586 55311 · Maple Grove, MN $153,568 17951 · Mar Lin, PA $153,559

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85249 in? ▼
ZIP code 85249 (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 85249? ▼
ZIP code 85249 in Chandler, AZ has a population of 36,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85249? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85249 is $153,633, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85249? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85249 is $660,600, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85249? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85249 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85249? ▼
ZIP code 85249 has 864 business establishments employing approximately 6,387 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85249? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85249 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (179), Health care and social assistance (116), Real estate and rental and leasing (108). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85249? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85249 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 85249? ▼
In ZIP code 85249, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.6% 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 85249? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85249 is 26.1 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 85249? ▼
In ZIP code 85249, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85249? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85249 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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