Avondale, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85323

Maricopa County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

39,507
821/sq mi
$83,120
Median income
$370,200
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Avondale pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
821
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85323 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85323 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.1 square miles in Avondale, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 39,507 residents, producing a population density of 821 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 85323 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85323 sits at $83,120 (14% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $29,997. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $370,200 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,825 per month, and 59.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85323 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85323 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 85323

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85323.

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 85323, Avondale, 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

39,507

Population

48.1

Area (sq mi)

821

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85323?

32.3

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

21.8%

Foreign-Born

White 28.6%
African American 12.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%

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?

$83,120

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$29,997

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85323 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,120 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

14,975

Total Housing Units

14,319

Occupied Units

656

Vacant Units

3.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.4%
Renter 40.6%

$370,200

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,825

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

424

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+324%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85323 have decreased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +324% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.7% 251
2021 +24.7% 313
2022 +20.5% 378
2023 +12.3% 424
2024 -0.0% 424

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 561 business establishments in ZIP 85323, employing approximately 10,379 people with a combined annual payroll of $473,671,000.

561

Businesses

10,379

Employees

$473.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 84 15.0%
Retail trade 83 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 70 12.5%
Construction 68 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 55 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 26 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 4.6%
Wholesale trade 21 3.7%
Finance and insurance 17 3.0%
Educational services 14 2.5%
Manufacturing 12 2.1%
Information 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%

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 85323 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 85323 ranks #3 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 85323 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 85323 ranks #8 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
85353 Tolleson, AZ 31,011 3.1 mi
85392 Avondale, AZ 35,310 4.1 mi
85338 Goodyear, AZ 41,115 5.7 mi
85395 Goodyear, AZ 25,922 5.7 mi
85307 Glendale, AZ 9,230 8.2 mi
85037 Phoenix, AZ 44,771 6.1 mi
85043 Phoenix, AZ 30,560 7.5 mi
85309 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 1,485 8.5 mi
85340 Litchfield Park, AZ 26,262 8.0 mi
85305 Glendale, AZ 10,822 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85323 in?
ZIP code 85323 (Avondale) 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 85323?
ZIP code 85323 in Avondale, AZ has a population of 39,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85323?
The median household income in ZIP 85323 is $83,120, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85323?
The median home value in ZIP 85323 is $370,200, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85323?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85323 is Two or More Ethnicities at 29.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85323?
ZIP code 85323 has 561 business establishments employing approximately 10,379 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85323?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85323 are: Accommodation and food services (84), Retail trade (83), Health care and social assistance (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85323?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85323 decreased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 324%. 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 85323?
In ZIP code 85323, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 85323?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85323 is 27.6 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 85323?
In ZIP code 85323, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85323?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85323 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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