Glendale, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85303
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,310
- 1,848/sq mi High-density area
- $80,650
- Median income Near-median income area
- $333,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glendale pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,848
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85303 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 85303 (Glendale, AZ) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 354.2 in 2023 to 363.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85303 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 30,310 residents across 16.4 square miles, a density of 1,848 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85303 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,650 (11% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,326. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $333,600 (1% below the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,567; 62.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85303 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 85303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85303.
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 30
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 27
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Retail trade 23
Retail trade
23 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 85303, Glendale, 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
30,310
Population
16.4
Area (sq mi)
1,848
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85303?
31.0
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
20.5%
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?
$80,650
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$29,326
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85303 ranks nationally
Glendale, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$80,650 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
10,422housing units
10,422
Total Housing Units
10,000
Occupied Units
422
Vacant Units
3.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$333,600
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,567
Median Rent
1992
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
364
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+264%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85303 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.2% | 227 |
| 2021 | +22.2% | 278 |
| 2022 | +22.4% | 340 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 354 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 364 |
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 286 business establishments in ZIP 85303, employing approximately 3,794 people with a combined annual payroll of $189,957,000.
286
Businesses
3,794
Employees
$190.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 85 | 29.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.1% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
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 85303 vs 85305 →
ZIP 85303 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85301
Glendale (85301)
60,161 residents
- 85345
Peoria (85345)
56,208 residents
- 85033
Phoenix (85033)
53,037 residents
- 85035
Phoenix (85035)
47,486 residents
- 85037
Phoenix (85037)
44,771 residents
- 85302
Glendale (85302)
36,909 residents
- 85031
Phoenix (85031)
30,493 residents
- 85303
Glendale (85303)
30,310 residents
- 85381
Peoria (85381)
24,249 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85303 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85381
Peoria (85381)
$96,746 median income
- 85305
Glendale (85305)
$88,167 median income
- 85037
Phoenix (85037)
$84,016 median income
- 85307
Glendale (85307)
$82,888 median income
- 85303
Glendale (85303)
$80,650 median income
- 85031
Phoenix (85031)
$70,412 median income
- 85345
Peoria (85345)
$67,380 median income
- 85302
Glendale (85302)
$65,132 median income
- 85033
Phoenix (85033)
$64,144 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85303 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85305 | Glendale, AZ | 10,822 | 2.0 mi |
| 85301 | Glendale, AZ | 60,161 | 2.5 mi |
| 85033 | Phoenix, AZ | 53,037 | 2.7 mi |
| 85345 | Peoria, AZ | 56,208 | 3.1 mi |
| 85302 | Glendale, AZ | 36,909 | 3.5 mi |
| 85037 | Phoenix, AZ | 44,771 | 3.8 mi |
| 85381 | Peoria, AZ | 24,249 | 5.3 mi |
| 85035 | Phoenix, AZ | 47,486 | 4.5 mi |
| 85031 | Phoenix, AZ | 30,493 | 4.0 mi |
| 85307 | Glendale, AZ | 9,230 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85303, 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 (30,310 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 85303 in?
ZIP code 85303 (Glendale) 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 85303?
ZIP code 85303 in Glendale, AZ has a population of 30,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85303?
The median household income in ZIP 85303 is $80,650, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85303?
The median home value in ZIP 85303 is $333,600, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85303?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85303 is Two or More Ethnicities at 33.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85303?
ZIP code 85303 has 286 business establishments employing approximately 3,794 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85303?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85303 are: Construction (85), Health care and social assistance (30), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85303?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85303 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 264%. 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 85303?
In ZIP code 85303, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 85303?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85303 is 30.6 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 85303?
In ZIP code 85303, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85303?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85303 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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