Gilbert, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85296
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,799
- 1,255/sq mi High-density area
- $118,982
- Median income Above-median income area
- $561,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gilbert pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,255
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85296 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85296 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gilbert, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 36,799 residents across 29.3 square miles, a density of 1,255 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85296 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,982 (64% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,204. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $561,400 (66% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 68.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,227.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85296 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 85296
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilbert, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85296.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
241 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
215 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
132 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
127 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
122 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 85296, Gilbert, 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
36,799
Population
29.3
Area (sq mi)
1,255
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85296?
35.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
7.5%
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?
$118,982
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$50,204
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85296 ranks nationally
Gilbert, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$118,982 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,839housing units
18,839
Total Housing Units
17,941
Occupied Units
898
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$561,400
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$2,227
Median Rent
2001
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
338
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+238%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85296 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.4% | 216 |
| 2021 | +19.2% | 257 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 298 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 335 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 338 |
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 1,419 business establishments in ZIP 85296, employing approximately 16,591 people with a combined annual payroll of $741,750,000.
1,419
Businesses
16,591
Employees
$741.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 241 | 17.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 215 | 15.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 132 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 127 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 121 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 117 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 107 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 4.7% |
| Educational services | 44 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 2.0% |
| Information | 26 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.3% |
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 85296 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
- 85204
Mesa (85204)
60,885 residents
- 85234
Gilbert (85234)
50,014 residents
- 85205
Mesa (85205)
39,858 residents
- 85295
Gilbert (85295)
38,332 residents
- 85233
Gilbert (85233)
37,564 residents
- 85296
Gilbert (85296)
36,799 residents
- 85206
Mesa (85206)
33,154 residents
- 85297 26,979
Gilbert (85297)
26,979 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85296 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85296 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
- 85297
Gilbert (85297)
$130,755 median income
- 85212
Mesa (85212)
$125,902 median income
- 85234
Gilbert (85234)
$121,102 median income
- 85296
Gilbert (85296)
$118,982 median income
- 85295
Gilbert (85295)
$118,467 median income
- 85233
Gilbert (85233)
$111,160 median income
- 85225
Chandler (85225)
$88,676 median income
- 85206
Mesa (85206)
$75,607 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85296 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85295 | Gilbert, AZ | 38,332 | 2.1 mi |
| 85234 | Gilbert, AZ | 50,014 | 2.0 mi |
| 85297 | Gilbert, AZ | 26,979 | 4.0 mi |
| 85206 | Mesa, AZ | 33,154 | 4.4 mi |
| 85233 | Gilbert, AZ | 37,564 | 4.2 mi |
| 85298 | Gilbert, AZ | 21,479 | 6.5 mi |
| 85204 | Mesa, AZ | 60,885 | 5.1 mi |
| 85225 | Chandler, AZ | 69,810 | 5.4 mi |
| 85212 | Mesa, AZ | 24,492 | 6.1 mi |
| 85205 | Mesa, AZ | 39,858 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85296, 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 (36,799 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 85296 in?
ZIP code 85296 (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 85296?
ZIP code 85296 in Gilbert, AZ has a population of 36,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85296?
The median household income in ZIP 85296 is $118,982, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85296?
The median home value in ZIP 85296 is $561,400, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85296?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85296 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85296?
ZIP code 85296 has 1,419 business establishments employing approximately 16,591 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85296?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85296 are: Health care and social assistance (241), Professional, scientific, and technical services (215), Real estate and rental and leasing (132). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85296?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85296 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. 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 85296?
In ZIP code 85296, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.3% 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 85296?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85296 is 24.7 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 85296?
In ZIP code 85296, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85296?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85296 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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