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Goodyear, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85338

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

41,115
215/sq mi
$101,744
Median income
$436,300
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Goodyear pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
215
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85338 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85338 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.2 square miles in Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 41,115 residents, producing a population density of 215 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 85338 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85338 sits at $101,744 (40% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $41,070. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $436,300 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,918 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85338 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85338 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 85338

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85338.

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 85338, Goodyear, 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

41,115

Population

191.2

Area (sq mi)

215

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85338?

39.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 52.7%
African American 8.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%

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?

$101,744

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$41,070

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85338 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,744 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

25,516

Total Housing Units

23,859

Occupied Units

1,657

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$436,300

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$1,918

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85338 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 196
2021 +19.2% 233
2022 +23.8% 289
2023 -0.2% 288
2024 +5.3% 304

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 1,065 business establishments in ZIP 85338, employing approximately 27,994 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,439,056,000.

1,065

Businesses

27,994

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 127 11.9%
Retail trade 119 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 118 11.1%
Construction 111 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 92 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 87 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 81 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 60 5.6%
Finance and insurance 41 3.9%
Wholesale trade 34 3.2%
Manufacturing 33 3.1%
Educational services 32 3.0%
Information 19 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.8%

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 85338 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 85338 ranks #2 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 85338 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 85338 ranks #3 of 7 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
85395 Goodyear, AZ 25,922 7.3 mi
85323 Avondale, AZ 39,507 5.7 mi
85340 Litchfield Park, AZ 26,262 9.4 mi
85353 Tolleson, AZ 31,011 8.4 mi
85392 Avondale, AZ 35,310 9.2 mi
85037 Phoenix, AZ 44,771 11.6 mi

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Pop: 69,810
85032 standard
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Pop: 65,485
85308 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 63,876
85204 standard
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Pop: 60,885
85301 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 60,161
85281 standard
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Pop: 57,348

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85338 in? ▼
ZIP code 85338 (Goodyear) 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 85338? ▼
ZIP code 85338 in Goodyear, AZ has a population of 41,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85338? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85338 is $101,744, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85338? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85338 is $436,300, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85338? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85338 is White at 52.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85338? ▼
ZIP code 85338 has 1,065 business establishments employing approximately 27,994 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85338? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85338 are: Health care and social assistance (127), Retail trade (119), Accommodation and food services (118). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85338? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85338 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 85338? ▼
In ZIP code 85338, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 85338? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85338 is 30.3 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 85338? ▼
In ZIP code 85338, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85338? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85338 is 5.4% 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 Goodyear, AZ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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