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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
$88,167
Median income
$452,300
Median home value
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.4 square miles in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 10,822 residents, producing a population density of 659 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85305 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85305 sits at $88,167 (21% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $39,816. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $452,300 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,967 per month, and 50.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85305 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85305 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85305.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 85305?

32.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

19.6%

Foreign-Born

White 38.9%
African American 14.8%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%

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

$39,816

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85305 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,167 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,997

Total Housing Units

6,601

Occupied Units

396

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$452,300

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$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

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ZIP 85305 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 85305 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 85305 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 85305 ranks #2 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
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

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Pop: 69,810
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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Glendale, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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