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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
$94,154
Median income
$388,700
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 85353 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.2 square miles in Tolleson, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 31,011 residents, producing a population density of 552 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 85353 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85353 sits at $94,154 (30% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $28,316. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $388,700 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,799 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85353 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85353 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 85353

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85353.

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 85353, Tolleson, 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

31,011

Population

56.2

Area (sq mi)

552

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85353?

29.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

23.4%

Foreign-Born

White 27.2%
African American 8.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%

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

$28,316

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85353 ranks nationally

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

$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 45.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

13,630

Total Housing Units

13,045

Occupied Units

585

Vacant Units

3.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$388,700

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$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

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ZIP 85353 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 85353 ranks #7 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 85353 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 85353 ranks the highest of 9 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
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

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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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Official Data Resources for Tolleson, 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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