Glendale, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85304
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,883
- 1,795/sq mi High-density area
- $86,927
- Median income Above-median income area
- $379,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glendale pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,795
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85304 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 85304 (Glendale, AZ) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 329.0 in 2023 to 349.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85304 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 25,883 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 1,795 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85304 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,927 (20% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,350. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $379,700 (13% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,514; 81.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, 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 85304 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 85304
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85304.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 29
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 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 85304, 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
25,883
Population
14.4
Area (sq mi)
1,795
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85304?
41.1
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
8.3%
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?
$86,927
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$38,350
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85304 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Glendale, 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)
$86,927 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
10,473housing units
10,473
Total Housing Units
10,005
Occupied Units
468
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,700
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,514
Median Rent
1982
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
350
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+250%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85304 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 219 |
| 2021 | +22.2% | 268 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 327 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 329 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 350 |
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 289 business establishments in ZIP 85304, employing approximately 2,366 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,563,000.
289
Businesses
2,366
Employees
$171.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 26.6% |
| Construction | 45 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
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 85304 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85308
Glendale (85308)
63,876 residents
- 85301
Glendale (85301)
60,161 residents
- 85345
Peoria (85345)
56,208 residents
- 85029
Phoenix (85029)
43,233 residents
- 85051
Phoenix (85051)
40,375 residents
- 85302
Glendale (85302)
36,909 residents
- 85053
Phoenix (85053)
28,480 residents
- 85304
Glendale (85304)
25,883 residents
- 85381 24,249
Peoria (85381)
24,249 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85304 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85304 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85310
Glendale (85310)
$122,137 median income
- 85381
Peoria (85381)
$96,746 median income
- 85308
Glendale (85308)
$95,247 median income
- 85304
Glendale (85304)
$86,927 median income
- 85306
Glendale (85306)
$84,779 median income
- 85053
Phoenix (85053)
$70,011 median income
- 85051
Phoenix (85051)
$69,189 median income
- 85345
Peoria (85345)
$67,380 median income
- 85302
Glendale (85302)
$65,132 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85304 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85306 | Glendale, AZ | 24,191 | 1.9 mi |
| 85302 | Glendale, AZ | 36,909 | 2.0 mi |
| 85301 | Glendale, AZ | 60,161 | 4.5 mi |
| 85381 | Peoria, AZ | 24,249 | 3.3 mi |
| 85029 | Phoenix, AZ | 43,233 | 3.8 mi |
| 85308 | Glendale, AZ | 63,876 | 4.4 mi |
| 85053 | Phoenix, AZ | 28,480 | 3.5 mi |
| 85051 | Phoenix, AZ | 40,375 | 3.6 mi |
| 85345 | Peoria, AZ | 56,208 | 4.3 mi |
| 85310 | Glendale, AZ | 19,007 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85304, 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 (25,883 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 85304 in?
ZIP code 85304 (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 85304?
ZIP code 85304 in Glendale, AZ has a population of 25,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85304?
The median household income in ZIP 85304 is $86,927, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85304?
The median home value in ZIP 85304 is $379,700, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85304?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85304 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85304?
ZIP code 85304 has 289 business establishments employing approximately 2,366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85304?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85304 are: Health care and social assistance (77), Construction (45), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85304?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85304 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. 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 85304?
In ZIP code 85304, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 85304?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85304 is 25.0 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 85304?
In ZIP code 85304, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85304?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85304 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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