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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
$118,982
Median income
$561,400
Median home value
49.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $50,204. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Housing costs here run $561,400 for a typical home value (66% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,227 a month; 68.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 85296 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Maricopa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 85296?

35.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 71.8%
African American 4.0%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

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

$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

$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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,839

Total Housing Units

17,941

Occupied Units

898

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$561,400

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85296 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 85296 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 85296 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
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

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

Related Areas

Maricopa County Gilbert, AZ Arizona

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.