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 High-density area
- $130,755
- Median income Above-median income area
- $600,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85297 (Gilbert, AZ) rose +19.5% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,737. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $600,600 (78% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 74.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,302.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85297 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 85297
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilbert, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85297.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
207 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
124 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
106 establishments
- Construction 82
Construction
82 establishments
- Finance and insurance 79
Finance and insurance
79 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 85297?
34.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
10.2%
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?
$130,755
Median Household Income
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$48,737
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85297 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Gilbert, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$130,755 Top 5% higher than 95% of 372 Arizona 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
12,160housing units
12,160
Total Housing Units
11,728
Occupied Units
432
Vacant Units
3.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$600,600
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 85225
Chandler (85225)
69,810 residents
- 85234
Gilbert (85234)
50,014 residents
- 85286
Chandler (85286)
38,930 residents
- 85295
Gilbert (85295)
38,332 residents
- 85233
Gilbert (85233)
37,564 residents
- 85249
Chandler (85249)
36,908 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 85297 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85297 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
- 85212
Mesa (85212)
$125,902 median income
- 85286
Chandler (85286)
$121,758 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85297, 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 (26,979 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 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.
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