Tolleson, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85353
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,011
- 552/sq mi High-density area
- $94,154
- Median income Above-median income area
- $388,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tolleson pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 552
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85353 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 85353 (Tolleson, AZ) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 383.3 in 2023 to 428.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85353 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tolleson, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 31,011 residents across 56.2 square miles, a density of 552 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85353 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,154 (30% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,316. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $388,700 (15% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 69.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,799.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85353 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 85353
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tolleson, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85353.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
79 establishments
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
55 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 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 85353, Tolleson, 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
31,011
Population
56.2
Area (sq mi)
552
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85353?
29.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
23.4%
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?
$94,154
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$28,316
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85353 ranks nationally
Tolleson, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$94,154 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
13,630housing units
13,630
Total Housing Units
13,045
Occupied Units
585
Vacant Units
3.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$388,700
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,799
Median Rent
2006
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
429
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+329%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85353 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +329% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 242 |
| 2021 | +22.9% | 297 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 354 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 383 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 429 |
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 513 business establishments in ZIP 85353, employing approximately 21,345 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,217,465,000.
513
Businesses
21,345
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 79 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 66 | 12.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 10.7% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 2.7% |
| Information | 7 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.6% |
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 85353 vs 85323 →
ZIP 85353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85033
Phoenix (85033)
53,037 residents
- 85009
Phoenix (85009)
52,520 residents
- 85035
Phoenix (85035)
47,486 residents
- 85037
Phoenix (85037)
44,771 residents
- 85323
Avondale (85323)
39,507 residents
- 85392
Avondale (85392)
35,310 residents
- 85353
Tolleson (85353)
31,011 residents
- 85043
Phoenix (85043)
30,560 residents
- 85303
Glendale (85303)
30,310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85353 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85353 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85353
Tolleson (85353)
$94,154 median income
- 85305
Glendale (85305)
$88,167 median income
- 85392
Avondale (85392)
$87,702 median income
- 85037
Phoenix (85037)
$84,016 median income
- 85323
Avondale (85323)
$83,120 median income
- 85307
Glendale (85307)
$82,888 median income
- 85303
Glendale (85303)
$80,650 median income
- 85043
Phoenix (85043)
$78,257 median income
- 85033
Phoenix (85033)
$64,144 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85353 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85323 | Avondale, AZ | 39,507 | 3.1 mi |
| 85037 | Phoenix, AZ | 44,771 | 5.0 mi |
| 85043 | Phoenix, AZ | 30,560 | 4.5 mi |
| 85392 | Avondale, AZ | 35,310 | 4.6 mi |
| 85305 | Glendale, AZ | 10,822 | 7.8 mi |
| 85035 | Phoenix, AZ | 47,486 | 5.8 mi |
| 85033 | Phoenix, AZ | 53,037 | 6.3 mi |
| 85307 | Glendale, AZ | 9,230 | 8.6 mi |
| 85303 | Glendale, AZ | 30,310 | 8.5 mi |
| 85009 | Phoenix, AZ | 52,520 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85353, 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 (31,011 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 85353 in?
ZIP code 85353 (Tolleson) 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 85353?
ZIP code 85353 in Tolleson, AZ has a population of 31,011 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85353?
The median household income in ZIP 85353 is $94,154, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85353?
The median home value in ZIP 85353 is $388,700, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85353 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85353?
ZIP code 85353 has 513 business establishments employing approximately 21,345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85353?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85353 are: Transportation and warehousing (79), Construction (66), Wholesale trade (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85353?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85353 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 329%. 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 85353?
In ZIP code 85353, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 85353?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85353 is 28.6 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 85353?
In ZIP code 85353, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85353 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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