PlainZIP

Waddell, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85355

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

8,745
96/sq mi
$123,055
Median income
$494,000
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waddell pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
96
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85355 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85355 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waddell, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to 8,745 residents across 91.1 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85355 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,055 (69% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $45,833. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. Median home value sits at $494,000 (46% above the state average), median rent at $2,477 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 85355 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Maricopa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 85355

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waddell, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85355.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85355, Waddell, 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

8,745

Population

91.1

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85355?

37.8

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 62.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%

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?

$123,055

Median Household Income

+69% vs state

$45,833

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85355 ranks nationally

Waddell, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,055 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,890

Total Housing Units

4,745

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$494,000

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$2,477

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85355 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 210
2021 +19.2% 251
2022 +23.2% 309
2023 -2.5% 301
2024 +8.4% 327

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 177 business establishments in ZIP 85355, employing approximately 1,453 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,466,000.

177

Businesses

1,453

Employees

$96.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 49 27.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 10.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 7.3%
Wholesale trade 12 6.8%
Finance and insurance 12 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 9 5.1%
Retail trade 7 4.0%

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 85355 vs 85388 →

ZIP 85355 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 85355 ranks #9 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 85355 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 85355 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
85388 Surprise, AZ 23,490 2.5 mi
85379 Surprise, AZ 39,732 5.0 mi
85340 Litchfield Park, AZ 26,262 5.2 mi
85309 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 1,485 5.3 mi
85335 El Mirage, AZ 31,787 7.4 mi
85374 Surprise, AZ 47,146 6.5 mi
85387 Surprise, AZ 9,573 9.5 mi
85395 Goodyear, AZ 25,922 7.5 mi
85363 Youngtown, AZ 6,156 8.6 mi
85307 Glendale, AZ 9,230 8.5 mi

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Related Areas

Maricopa County Waddell, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85355 in? ▼
ZIP code 85355 (Waddell) 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 85355? ▼
ZIP code 85355 in Waddell, AZ has a population of 8,745 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85355? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85355 is $123,055, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85355? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85355 is $494,000, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85355? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85355 is White at 62.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85355? ▼
ZIP code 85355 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 1,453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85355? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85355 are: Construction (49), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Real estate and rental and leasing (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85355? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85355 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 85355? ▼
In ZIP code 85355, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 85355? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85355 is 30.5 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 85355? ▼
In ZIP code 85355, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85355? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85355 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.