Chandler, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85286
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,930
- 925/sq mi High-density area
- $121,758
- Median income Above-median income area
- $601,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chandler pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 925
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85286 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 85286 (Chandler, AZ) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.7 in 2023 to 333.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85286 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 38,930 residents across 42.1 square miles, a density of 925 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85286 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,758 (68% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,007. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $601,900 (78% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 65.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,109.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, 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 85286 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 85286
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chandler, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85286.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
226 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
149 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
148 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
108 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 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 85286, 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
38,930
Population
42.1
Area (sq mi)
925
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85286?
36.3
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
18.8%
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?
$121,758
Median Household Income
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$56,007
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85286 ranks nationally
Chandler, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$121,758 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
18,765housing units
18,765
Total Housing Units
18,295
Occupied Units
470
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$601,900
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$2,109
Median Rent
2006
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
333
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+233%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85286 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 215 |
| 2021 | +15.5% | 248 |
| 2022 | +19.7% | 297 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 299 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 333 |
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 1,254 business establishments in ZIP 85286, employing approximately 30,358 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,029,117,000.
1,254
Businesses
30,358
Employees
$2.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 226 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 149 | 11.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 148 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 108 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 73 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 73 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 41 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 1.4% |
| Information | 18 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
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 85286 vs 85225 →
ZIP 85286 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85225
Chandler (85225)
69,810 residents
- 85224
Chandler (85224)
42,796 residents
- 85286
Chandler (85286)
38,930 residents
- 85295
Gilbert (85295)
38,332 residents
- 85233
Gilbert (85233)
37,564 residents
- 85202
Mesa (85202)
37,275 residents
- 85249
Chandler (85249)
36,908 residents
- 85210
Mesa (85210)
36,464 residents
- 85248
Chandler (85248)
29,821 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85286 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85286 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85298
Gilbert (85298)
$156,425 median income
- 85249
Chandler (85249)
$153,633 median income
- 85297
Gilbert (85297)
$130,755 median income
- 85286
Chandler (85286)
$121,758 median income
- 85295
Gilbert (85295)
$118,467 median income
- 85233
Gilbert (85233)
$111,160 median income
- 85224
Chandler (85224)
$94,516 median income
- 85248
Chandler (85248)
$94,495 median income
- 85225
Chandler (85225)
$88,676 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85286 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85225 | Chandler, AZ | 69,810 | 3.2 mi |
| 85249 | Chandler, AZ | 36,908 | 3.7 mi |
| 85248 | Chandler, AZ | 29,821 | 4.3 mi |
| 85224 | Chandler, AZ | 42,796 | 4.5 mi |
| 85233 | Gilbert, AZ | 37,564 | 5.7 mi |
| 85297 | Gilbert, AZ | 26,979 | 5.7 mi |
| 85295 | Gilbert, AZ | 38,332 | 5.7 mi |
| 85210 | Mesa, AZ | 36,464 | 8.2 mi |
| 85298 | Gilbert, AZ | 21,479 | 6.4 mi |
| 85202 | Mesa, AZ | 37,275 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85286, 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 (38,930 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 85286 in?
ZIP code 85286 (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 85286?
ZIP code 85286 in Chandler, AZ has a population of 38,930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85286?
The median household income in ZIP 85286 is $121,758, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85286?
The median home value in ZIP 85286 is $601,900, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85286?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85286 is White at 56.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85286?
ZIP code 85286 has 1,254 business establishments employing approximately 30,358 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85286?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85286 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (226), Health care and social assistance (149), Real estate and rental and leasing (148). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85286?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85286 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 85286?
In ZIP code 85286, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% 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 85286?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85286 is 25.9 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 85286?
In ZIP code 85286, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85286?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85286 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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