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Buckeye, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85326

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

51,705
54/sq mi
$89,876
Median income
$373,300
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buckeye pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85326 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85326 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 955.7 square miles in Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 51,705 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 85326 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85326 sits at $89,876 (24% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $29,576. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $373,300 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,770 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85326 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85326 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 85326

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85326.

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 85326, Buckeye, 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

51,705

Population

955.7

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85326?

34.3

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 50.2%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%

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?

$89,876

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$29,576

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85326 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,876 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

23,195

Total Housing Units

21,681

Occupied Units

1,514

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$373,300

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,770

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

350

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+250%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85326 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 214
2021 +22.4% 261
2022 +22.3% 320
2023 +4.1% 333
2024 +5.2% 350

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 661 business establishments in ZIP 85326, employing approximately 9,519 people with a combined annual payroll of $446,761,000.

661

Businesses

9,519

Employees

$446.8M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 111 16.8%
Retail trade 72 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing 68 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 66 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 63 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 51 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 6.0%
Wholesale trade 24 3.6%
Finance and insurance 22 3.3%
Manufacturing 17 2.6%
Information 9 1.4%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Utilities 4 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85326 in? ▼
ZIP code 85326 (Buckeye) 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 85326? ▼
ZIP code 85326 in Buckeye, AZ has a population of 51,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85326? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85326 is $89,876, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85326? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85326 is $373,300, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85326? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85326 is White at 50.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85326? ▼
ZIP code 85326 has 661 business establishments employing approximately 9,519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85326? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85326 are: Construction (111), Retail trade (72), Transportation and warehousing (68). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85326? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85326 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. 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 85326? ▼
In ZIP code 85326, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 85326? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85326 is 33.5 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 85326? ▼
In ZIP code 85326, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85326? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85326 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Buckeye, 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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