El Mirage, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85335

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

31,787
1,231/sq mi: $78,050
Median income: $321,900
Median home value: 15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

El Mirage pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs: 1,231
people per sq mi: 70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85335 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85335 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.8 square miles in El Mirage, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 31,787 residents, producing a population density of 1,231 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 85335 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85335 sits at $78,050 (7% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $28,788. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $321,900 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,806 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85335 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85335 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 85335

Construction

42
Retail trade

31
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

27
Other services (except public administration)

22
Manufacturing

17

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85335, El Mirage, AZ · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

31,787

Population

25.8

Area (sq mi)

1,231

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85335?

32.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 38.2%

African American 7.9%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%

Two or More Ethnicities 31.5%

Hispanic or Latino 49.3%

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?

$78,050

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$28,788

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85335 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,050 Top 41% higher than 59% 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,900

Total Housing Units

11,120

Occupied Units

780

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%

Renter 30.3%

$321,900

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,806

Median Rent

2004

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

386

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+286%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85335 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +286% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+12.0%	239
2021	+21.6%	291
2022	+30.3%	379
2023	-4.4%	363
2024	+6.6%	386

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 226 business establishments in ZIP 85335, employing approximately 3,265 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,798,000.

226

Businesses

3,265

Employees

$181.8M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	42	18.6%
Retail trade	31	13.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	27	11.9%
Other services (except public administration)	22	9.7%
Manufacturing	17	7.5%
Health care and social assistance	16	7.1%
Accommodation and food services	16	7.1%
Transportation and warehousing	14	6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing	11	4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	8	3.5%
Wholesale trade	7	3.1%
Finance and insurance	6	2.6%
Information	4	1.8%

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 85335 vs 85363 →

85345

56,208
85374

47,146
85379

39,732
85335

31,787
85351

27,789
85381

24,249
85388

23,490
85373

17,356
85307

9,230

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85335 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

85388

$112,164
85379

$110,616
85381

$96,746
85307

$82,888
85374

$81,201
85335

$78,050
85373

$72,063
85363

$68,321
85345

$67,380

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85335 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
85363	Youngtown, AZ	6,156	1.3 mi
85379	Surprise, AZ	39,732	2.8 mi
85351	Sun City, AZ	27,789	2.8 mi
85307	Glendale, AZ	9,230	3.8 mi
85345	Peoria, AZ	56,208	4.8 mi
85374	Surprise, AZ	47,146	4.6 mi
85309	Luke Air Force Base, AZ	1,485	4.8 mi
85373	Sun City, AZ	17,356	5.9 mi
85381	Peoria, AZ	24,249	5.6 mi
85388	Surprise, AZ	23,490	6.3 mi

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Maricopa County El Mirage, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85335 in? ▼

ZIP code 85335 (El Mirage) 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 85335? ▼

ZIP code 85335 in El Mirage, AZ has a population of 31,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 85335? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 85335 is $78,050, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 85335? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 85335 is $321,900, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85335? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 85335 is White at 38.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.3% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 85335? ▼

ZIP code 85335 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 3,265 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 85335? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85335 are: Construction (42), Retail trade (31), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 85335? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85335 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 286%. 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 85335? ▼

In ZIP code 85335, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 85335? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85335 is 30.1 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 85335? ▼

In ZIP code 85335, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85335? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 85335 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.