Luke Air Force Base, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85309
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,485
- 167/sq mi High-density area
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Luke Air Force Base has 1,485 residents, placing it in the 37th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 167 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 85309 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 85309 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Luke Air Force Base, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to just 1,485 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 85309, but per-capita income is $25,291. The poverty rate is -, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.2, and the average commute is 6 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85309 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 85309
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Luke Air Force Base, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85309.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Educational services 3
Educational services
3 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 85309, Luke Air Force Base, 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
1,485
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
167
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85309?
21.2
Median Age
92.6%
Male
7.4%
Female
4.7%
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?
$25,291
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 85309, employing approximately 708 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,968,000.
23
Businesses
708
Employees
$66.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 52.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 13.0% |
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 85309 vs 85340 →
ZIP 85309 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85374
Surprise (85374)
47,146 residents
- 85379
Surprise (85379)
39,732 residents
- 85392
Avondale (85392)
35,310 residents
- 85335
El Mirage (85335)
31,787 residents
- 85340
Litchfield Park (85340)
26,262 residents
- 85395
Goodyear (85395)
25,922 residents
- 85305 10,822
Glendale (85305)
10,822 residents
- 85307 9,230
Glendale (85307)
9,230 residents
- 85355 8,745
Waddell (85355)
8,745 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85309 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85340 | Litchfield Park, AZ | 26,262 | 2.7 mi |
| 85307 | Glendale, AZ | 9,230 | 3.6 mi |
| 85379 | Surprise, AZ | 39,732 | 4.6 mi |
| 85395 | Goodyear, AZ | 25,922 | 4.0 mi |
| 85335 | El Mirage, AZ | 31,787 | 4.8 mi |
| 85374 | Surprise, AZ | 47,146 | 7.5 mi |
| 85355 | Waddell, AZ | 8,745 | 5.3 mi |
| 85363 | Youngtown, AZ | 6,156 | 5.3 mi |
| 85392 | Avondale, AZ | 35,310 | 5.6 mi |
| 85305 | Glendale, AZ | 10,822 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85309, 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 (1,485 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85309 in?
ZIP code 85309 (Luke Air Force Base) 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 85309?
ZIP code 85309 in Luke Air Force Base, AZ has a population of 1,485 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85309?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85309 is White at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85309?
ZIP code 85309 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 708 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85309?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85309 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Retail trade (3), Educational services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85309?
In ZIP code 85309, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 85309?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85309 is 6.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
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