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 Moderate-density area
- $89,876
- Median income Above-median income area
- $373,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85326 (Buckeye, AZ) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 332.7 in 2023 to 349.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85326 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 51,705 residents across 955.7 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85326 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,876 (24% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,576. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $373,300 (11% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,770; 81.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85326 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 85326
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buckeye, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85326.
- Construction
Construction
111 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 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 85326, Buckeye, 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
51,705
Population
955.7
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85326?
34.3
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
12.9%
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?
$89,876
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$29,576
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85326 ranks nationally
Buckeye, AZ 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
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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
23,195housing units
23,195
Total Housing Units
21,681
Occupied Units
1,514
Vacant Units
3.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$373,300
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85326 vs 85343 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85343 | Palo Verde, AZ | 196 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85326, 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 (51,705 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 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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