Glendale, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85306
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,191
- 1,666/sq mi High-density area
- $84,779
- Median income Above-median income area
- $392,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.8%
- 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 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,666
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85306 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 85306 (Glendale, AZ) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 345.9 in 2023 to 367.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85306 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 24,191 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 1,666 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85306 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,779 (17% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,241. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $392,500 (16% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 64.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,730.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85306 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 85306
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85306.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
158 establishments
- Construction 58
Construction
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 55
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 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 85306, 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
24,191
Population
14.5
Area (sq mi)
1,666
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85306?
37.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
13.0%
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?
$84,779
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$37,241
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85306 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)
$84,779 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
9,858housing units
9,858
Total Housing Units
9,258
Occupied Units
600
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$392,500
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,730
Median Rent
1981
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
368
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+268%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85306 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +268% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 232 |
| 2021 | +20.3% | 279 |
| 2022 | +23.8% | 345 |
| 2023 | +0.3% | 346 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 368 |
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 515 business establishments in ZIP 85306, employing approximately 9,327 people with a combined annual payroll of $572,530,000.
515
Businesses
9,327
Employees
$572.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 158 | 30.7% |
| Construction | 58 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 85306 vs 85304 →
ZIP 85306 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
- 85029
Phoenix (85029)
43,233 residents
- 85382
Peoria (85382)
40,454 residents
- 85302
Glendale (85302)
36,909 residents
- 85023
Phoenix (85023)
31,274 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 85306 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85306 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
- 85382
Peoria (85382)
$91,525 median income
- 85304
Glendale (85304)
$86,927 median income
- 85306
Glendale (85306)
$84,779 median income
- 85023
Phoenix (85023)
$77,369 median income
- 85053
Phoenix (85053)
$70,011 median income
- 85302
Glendale (85302)
$65,132 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85306 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85304 | Glendale, AZ | 25,883 | 1.9 mi |
| 85308 | Glendale, AZ | 63,876 | 2.6 mi |
| 85053 | Phoenix, AZ | 28,480 | 2.6 mi |
| 85302 | Glendale, AZ | 36,909 | 3.9 mi |
| 85381 | Peoria, AZ | 24,249 | 3.3 mi |
| 85310 | Glendale, AZ | 19,007 | 5.0 mi |
| 85023 | Phoenix, AZ | 31,274 | 4.7 mi |
| 85301 | Glendale, AZ | 60,161 | 6.4 mi |
| 85029 | Phoenix, AZ | 43,233 | 4.3 mi |
| 85382 | Peoria, AZ | 40,454 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85306, 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 (24,191 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 85306 in?
ZIP code 85306 (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 85306?
ZIP code 85306 in Glendale, AZ has a population of 24,191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85306?
The median household income in ZIP 85306 is $84,779, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85306?
The median home value in ZIP 85306 is $392,500, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85306?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85306 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85306?
ZIP code 85306 has 515 business establishments employing approximately 9,327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85306?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85306 are: Health care and social assistance (158), Construction (58), Accommodation and food services (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85306?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85306 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 268%. 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 85306?
In ZIP code 85306, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 85306?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85306 is 26.4 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 85306?
In ZIP code 85306, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85306?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85306 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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