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Buckeye, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85396

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

12,163
57/sq mi
$114,056
Median income
$482,900
Median home value
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buckeye pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85396 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85396 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 214.1 square miles in Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 12,163 residents, producing a population density of 57 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 85396 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85396 sits at $114,056 (57% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $45,821. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $482,900 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $2,243 per month, and 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85396 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85396 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 85396

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85396.

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 85396, Buckeye, 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

12,163

Population

214.1

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85396?

40.5

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%

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?

$114,056

Median Household Income

+57% vs state

$45,821

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85396 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,056 Top 12% higher than 88% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.1%

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

What does housing look like?

15,974

Total Housing Units

14,507

Occupied Units

1,467

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$482,900

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$2,243

Median Rent

2013

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

313

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+213%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85396 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 190
2021 +21.5% 231
2022 +23.8% 286
2023 +0.8% 288
2024 +8.5% 313

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 335 business establishments in ZIP 85396, employing approximately 2,109 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,842,000.

335

Businesses

2,109

Employees

$81.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 18.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 10.8%
Construction 27 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 26 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 25 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 22 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 21 6.3%
Retail trade 20 6.0%
Finance and insurance 14 4.2%
Wholesale trade 11 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 3.0%
Information 7 2.1%
Educational services 5 1.5%
Manufacturing 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85396 in? ▼
ZIP code 85396 (Buckeye) 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 85396? ▼
ZIP code 85396 in Buckeye, AZ has a population of 12,163 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85396? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85396 is $114,056, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85396? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85396 is $482,900, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85396? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85396 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85396? ▼
ZIP code 85396 has 335 business establishments employing approximately 2,109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85396? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85396 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (62), Real estate and rental and leasing (42), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85396? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85396 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 85396? ▼
In ZIP code 85396, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% 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 85396? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85396 is 33.5 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 85396? ▼
In ZIP code 85396, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85396? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85396 is 7.8% 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 Buckeye, 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.
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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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