PlainZIP

Gilbert, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85297

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

26,979
987/sq mi
$130,755
Median income
$600,600
Median home value
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
987
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85297 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85297 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gilbert, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 26,979 residents across 27.3 square miles, a density of 987 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85297 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,755 (80% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $48,737. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. Housing costs here run $600,600 for a typical home value (78% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,302 a month; 74.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 85297 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 85297

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilbert, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85297.

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 85297, 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

26,979

Population

27.3

Area (sq mi)

987

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 85297?

34.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$130,755

Median Household Income

+80% vs state

$48,737

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85297 ranks nationally

Gilbert, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$130,755 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,160

Total Housing Units

11,728

Occupied Units

432

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$600,600

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$2,302

Median Rent

2007

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 998 business establishments in ZIP 85297, employing approximately 12,659 people with a combined annual payroll of $800,849,000.

998

Businesses

12,659

Employees

$800.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 207 20.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 124 12.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 106 10.6%
Construction 82 8.2%
Finance and insurance 79 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 75 7.5%
Retail trade 71 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 68 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 60 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 26 2.6%
Wholesale trade 25 2.5%
Information 18 1.8%
Manufacturing 17 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.7%
Educational services 13 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.8%

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 85297 vs 85295 →

ZIP 85297 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 85297 ranks #9 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 85297 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 85297 ranks #3 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 2.0 mi
85298 Gilbert, AZ 21,479 2.5 mi
85296 Gilbert, AZ 36,799 4.0 mi
85234 Gilbert, AZ 50,014 6.0 mi
85286 Chandler, AZ 38,930 5.7 mi
85249 Chandler, AZ 36,908 5.2 mi
85206 Mesa, AZ 33,154 8.3 mi
85225 Chandler, AZ 69,810 6.3 mi
85212 Mesa, AZ 24,492 6.4 mi
85233 Gilbert, AZ 37,564 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 85297 in? ▼
ZIP code 85297 (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 85297? ▼
ZIP code 85297 in Gilbert, AZ has a population of 26,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85297? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85297 is $130,755, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85297? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85297 is $600,600, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85297? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85297 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85297? ▼
ZIP code 85297 has 998 business establishments employing approximately 12,659 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85297? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85297 are: Health care and social assistance (207), Professional, scientific, and technical services (124), Real estate and rental and leasing (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85297? ▼
In ZIP code 85297, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% 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 85297? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85297 is 27.1 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 85297? ▼
In ZIP code 85297, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85297? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85297 is 5.8% 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.