Zip code 85326: Buckeye, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85326?

85326 is assigned to Buckeye, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85326 in?

85326 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85326?

About 75,359 people live in 85326, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85326 in?

85326 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85326?

The median household income in 85326 is $89,876.

Q: What zip codes are near 85326?

The closest zip codes to 85326 are 85343, 85338, 85322, 85323, 85395.

Residential delivery areaMaricopa CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

75,359

Median household income

$90K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$373K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,770/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

483 sq mi

156 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 85326

85326 is a small-town zip code in Buckeye, Arizona (Maricopa County), covering 483 sq mi of land. About 75,359 people live here, or 156 per square mile. The median resident is 34.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $89,876 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $373,300, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,770 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.5 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods. 39% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 85326 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Population75,359
96th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,8382nd of 394 in AZ
Average commute33.5 min
88th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min61st of 373 in AZ
Residents under 1826.3%
83rd
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%95th of 394 in AZ
Homeownership rate81.8%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%149th of 390 in AZ
Diversity index60.8
74th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.953rd of 394 in AZ
Median gross rent$1,770
72nd
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,54379th of 327 in AZ
Broadband access94.5%
71st
U.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%97th of 390 in AZ
Uninsured rate9.2%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%205th of 392 in AZ
Work from home15.8%
64th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%160th of 393 in AZ
Median household income$89,876
62nd
U.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,96489th of 374 in AZ
Foreign-born residents12.9%
59th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%98th of 394 in AZ
Median home value$373,300
58th
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500140th of 366 in AZ
Government workers14.5%
56th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%202nd of 393 in AZ
Veterans5.9%
51st
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%261st of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$48,483
51st
U.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427141st of 387 in AZ
Housing vacancy6.5%
49th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%279th of 390 in AZ
Tech workers2.7%
47th
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%159th of 393 in AZ
Poverty rate9.3%
40th
U.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%259th of 392 in AZ
Self-employed workers8.6%
40th
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%212th of 393 in AZ
Unemployment rate3.9%
32nd
U.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%250th of 393 in AZ
Healthcare workers8.2%
31st
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%222nd of 393 in AZ
Population density156/sq mi
18th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi183rd of 394 in AZ
Per capita income$29,576
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503258th of 394 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters41%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%243rd of 372 in AZ
Median age34.3
17th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39301st of 394 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher16.7%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%262nd of 394 in AZ
Residents 65 and older9.5%
7th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%341st of 394 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.351
3rd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464344th of 388 in AZ

Measure	85326	Maricopa	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Population	75,359	4,559,748	7,378,838	334,922,499	96th	2nd of 394
Average commuteWeakness	33.5 min	26 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	88th	61st of 373
Residents under 18	26.3%	22.5%	21.6%	22%	83rd	95th of 394
Homeownership rateStrength	81.8%	65.2%	67.4%	65.2%	82nd	149th of 390
Diversity index	60.8	62	61.9	61.4	74th	53rd of 394
Median gross rent	$1,770	$1,708	$1,543	$1,413	72nd	79th of 327
Broadband access	94.5%	93.1%	91.5%	91%	71st	97th of 390
Uninsured rate	9.2%	10.6%	10.5%	8.4%	67th	205th of 392
Work from home	15.8%	20.8%	18.4%	15.1%	64th	160th of 393
Median household income	$89,876	$89,300	$79,964	$80,734	62nd	89th of 374
Foreign-born residents	12.9%	14.5%	13%	14.1%	59th	98th of 394
Median home value	$373,300	$452,800	$394,500	$332,700	58th	140th of 366
Government workers	14.5%	11.6%	13.9%	14.5%	56th	202nd of 393
Veterans	5.9%	6.6%	7.9%	6.2%	51st	261st of 394
Median earnings per worker	$48,483	$51,060	$48,427	$49,666	51st	141st of 387
Housing vacancy	6.5%	8.2%	10.5%	10.1%	49th	279th of 390
Tech workers	2.7%	4.2%	3.7%	3.8%	47th	159th of 393
Poverty rate	9.3%	11%	12.5%	12.5%	40th	259th of 392
Self-employed workers	8.6%	9.8%	9.9%	10%	40th	212th of 393
Unemployment rate	3.9%	4.5%	5.1%	5.2%	32nd	250th of 393
Healthcare workers	8.2%	9%	9.3%	9.7%	31st	222nd of 393
Population density	156/sq mi	496/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	18th	183rd of 394
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,576	$46,183	$42,503	$44,673	18th	258th of 394
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41%	52.6%	51.4%	51.1%	18th	243rd of 372
Median age	34.3	37.6	39	38.9	17th	301st of 394
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.7%	36.7%	33.3%	35.7%	13th	262nd of 394
Residents 65 and older	9.5%	16.3%	18.9%	17.2%	7th	341st of 394
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.351	0.458	0.464	0.483	3rd	344th of 388

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

16%

35–44

13%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.3

Under 18

26.3%

65 and over

9.5%

Race and ethnicity

White38%
Black7%
Hispanic49%
Asian2%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

60.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

43.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

61%

Spanish

35%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 21,681
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 76.7%
Married couples: 57.1%
Living alone: 15.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.9%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

29%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85326

$89,876

Maricopa Co.

$89,300

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,576

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.351

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85326

$373,300

Maricopa Co.

$452,800

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85326

$1,770

Maricopa Co.

$1,708

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

0.8%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 23,195
Owner-occupied: 81.8%
Vacant: 6.5%
Median year built: 2007
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 18.2%
Home value to income: 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

0.3%

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

16%

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

18%

20–29

17%

30–44

25%

45–59

19%

60+

14%

Average commute

33.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Management

12%

Healthcare

Sales

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Business and finance

Food service

Police and fire

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.5%

Industries

Retail

15%

Construction

13%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$48,483

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85326	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,337	$74,888
Service	$32,535	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,027	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$53,552	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,200	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

31%

Some college

25%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 94.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.1%
No internet access: 3.5%
Without health insurance: 9.2%
Limited-English households: 3.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Buckeye
State: Arizona
County: Maricopa County
Center point: 33.2292° N, 112.5829° W
Land area: 483 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Buckeye43% of zip
Goodyear5% of zip
Gila Bend2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 85326

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85343	Palo Verde, AZ	9.8 mi	18	—	—
85338	Goodyear, AZ	14 mi	67,451	$101,744	$436,300
85322	Arlington, AZ	17 mi	476	$75,417	$354,300
85323	Avondale, AZ	20 mi	47,043	$83,120	$370,200
85395	Goodyear, AZ	20 mi	40,414	$105,935	$564,800
85329	Cashion, AZ	22 mi	2,252	$36,399	$240,000
85353	Tolleson, AZ	22 mi	49,120	$94,154	$388,700
85340	Litchfield Park, AZ	22 mi	40,919	$122,323	$547,500
85396	Buckeye, AZ	22 mi	42,181	$114,056	$482,900
85392	Avondale, AZ	23 mi	39,079	$87,702	$418,900
85337	Gila Bend, AZ	24 mi	2,041	$55,365	$116,500
85309	Luke Air Force Base, AZ	24 mi	960	—	—

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Questions about 85326

What city is zip code 85326?

85326 is assigned to Buckeye, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85326 in?

85326 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85326?

About 75,359 people live in 85326, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85326 in?

85326 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85326?

The median household income in 85326 is $89,876.

What zip codes are near 85326?

The closest zip codes to 85326 are 85343, 85338, 85322, 85323, 85395.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85326, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.