Glendale, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85305
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,822
- 659/sq mi High-density area
- $88,167
- Median income Above-median income area
- $452,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.5%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 659
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85305 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to 10,822 residents across 16.4 square miles, a density of 659 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85305 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,167 (21% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,816. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $452,300 (34% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,967; 50.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, 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 85305 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 85305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85305.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
99 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 43
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 31
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Construction 30
Construction
30 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 85305, 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
10,822
Population
16.4
Area (sq mi)
659
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85305?
32.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
19.6%
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?
$88,167
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$39,816
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85305 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)
$88,167 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
6,997housing units
6,997
Total Housing Units
6,601
Occupied Units
396
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$452,300
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,967
Median Rent
2007
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
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85305 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 226 |
| 2021 | +25.8% | 285 |
| 2022 | +22.0% | 347 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 364 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 362 |
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 463 business establishments in ZIP 85305, employing approximately 11,244 people with a combined annual payroll of $567,663,000.
463
Businesses
11,244
Employees
$567.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 113 | 24.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 99 | 21.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 30 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.8% |
| Information | 10 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 0.7% |
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 85305 vs 85303 →
ZIP 85305 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
- 85037
Phoenix (85037)
44,771 residents
- 85392
Avondale (85392)
35,310 residents
- 85303
Glendale (85303)
30,310 residents
- 85351
Sun City (85351)
27,789 residents
- 85381
Peoria (85381)
24,249 residents
- 85305 10,822
Glendale (85305)
10,822 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85305 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85305 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
- 85392
Avondale (85392)
$87,702 median income
- 85037
Phoenix (85037)
$84,016 median income
- 85307
Glendale (85307)
$82,888 median income
- 85303
Glendale (85303)
$80,650 median income
- 85363
Youngtown (85363)
$68,321 median income
- 85345
Peoria (85345)
$67,380 median income
- 85033
Phoenix (85033)
$64,144 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85305 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85303 | Glendale, AZ | 30,310 | 2.0 mi |
| 85037 | Phoenix, AZ | 44,771 | 2.8 mi |
| 85345 | Peoria, AZ | 56,208 | 2.9 mi |
| 85307 | Glendale, AZ | 9,230 | 3.3 mi |
| 85301 | Glendale, AZ | 60,161 | 4.5 mi |
| 85033 | Phoenix, AZ | 53,037 | 3.6 mi |
| 85351 | Sun City, AZ | 27,789 | 5.4 mi |
| 85363 | Youngtown, AZ | 6,156 | 4.6 mi |
| 85381 | Peoria, AZ | 24,249 | 5.6 mi |
| 85392 | Avondale, AZ | 35,310 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85305, 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 (10,822 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 85305 in?
ZIP code 85305 (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 85305?
ZIP code 85305 in Glendale, AZ has a population of 10,822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85305?
The median household income in ZIP 85305 is $88,167, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85305?
The median home value in ZIP 85305 is $452,300, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85305?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85305 is White at 38.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85305?
ZIP code 85305 has 463 business establishments employing approximately 11,244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85305?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85305 are: Retail trade (113), Accommodation and food services (99), Health care and social assistance (43). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85305?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85305 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 85305?
In ZIP code 85305, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 85305?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85305 is 31.0 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 85305?
In ZIP code 85305, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85305?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85305 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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