Glendale, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85308
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 63,876
- 1,444/sq mi High-density area
- $95,247
- Median income Above-median income area
- $458,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glendale pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,444
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85308 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 85308 (Glendale, AZ) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 323.6 in 2023 to 328.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85308 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 63,876 residents across 44.2 square miles, a density of 1,444 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85308 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,247 (31% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,495. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $458,100 (36% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,873.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, 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 85308 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 85308
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85308.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
414 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
305 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
196 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
194 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
181 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 85308, 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
63,876
Population
44.2
Area (sq mi)
1,444
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85308?
41.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
11.4%
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?
$95,247
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$47,495
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85308 ranks nationally
Glendale, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$95,247 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
26,953housing units
26,953
Total Housing Units
26,062
Occupied Units
891
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$458,100
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,873
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
329
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+229%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85308 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 214 |
| 2021 | +19.8% | 257 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 315 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 324 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 329 |
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 2,056 business establishments in ZIP 85308, employing approximately 23,481 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,022,825,000.
2,056
Businesses
23,481
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 414 | 20.1% |
| Retail trade | 305 | 14.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 196 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 194 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 181 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 162 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 154 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 146 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 104 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 32 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 1.2% |
| Information | 23 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.5% |
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 85308 vs 85306 →
ZIP 85308 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
- 85382
Peoria (85382)
40,454 residents
- 85027
Phoenix (85027)
37,140 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
- 85306 24,191
Glendale (85306)
24,191 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85308 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85308 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85083
Phoenix (85083)
$149,087 median income
- 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
- 85027
Phoenix (85027)
$76,605 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85308 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 | 2.6 mi |
| 85310 | Glendale, AZ | 19,007 | 2.5 mi |
| 85382 | Peoria, AZ | 40,454 | 3.6 mi |
| 85304 | Glendale, AZ | 25,883 | 4.4 mi |
| 85053 | Phoenix, AZ | 28,480 | 3.7 mi |
| 85083 | Phoenix, AZ | 18,104 | 4.7 mi |
| 85381 | Peoria, AZ | 24,249 | 4.4 mi |
| 85302 | Glendale, AZ | 36,909 | 6.4 mi |
| 85027 | Phoenix, AZ | 37,140 | 5.1 mi |
| 85023 | Phoenix, AZ | 31,274 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85308, 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 (63,876 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 85308 in?
ZIP code 85308 (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 85308?
ZIP code 85308 in Glendale, AZ has a population of 63,876 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85308?
The median household income in ZIP 85308 is $95,247, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85308?
The median home value in ZIP 85308 is $458,100, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85308?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85308 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85308?
ZIP code 85308 has 2,056 business establishments employing approximately 23,481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85308?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85308 are: Health care and social assistance (414), Retail trade (305), Professional, scientific, and technical services (196). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85308?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85308 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 85308?
In ZIP code 85308, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.6% 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 85308?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85308 is 24.7 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 85308?
In ZIP code 85308, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85308?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85308 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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