85234 ZIP Code — Gilbert, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85234 is located in Gilbert, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 11.94 square miles and serves a population of 49,466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480.
About ZIP code 85234
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $441,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($110,735) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
49,466
population
11.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85234 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85234
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gilbert | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85296 Gilbert (2.1 mi)
85206 Mesa (2.8 mi)
85204 Mesa (3.2 mi)
85295 Gilbert (4 mi)
85233 Gilbert (4.1 mi)
85205 Mesa (5 mi)
85225 Chandler (5.2 mi)
85210 Mesa (5.6 mi)
85297 Gilbert (5.9 mi)
85213 Mesa (6 mi)
85209 Mesa (6.6 mi)
85212 Mesa (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 49,466 |
| Population density | 4,143 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3646 |
| Longitude | -111.7473 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.4% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.7% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.1% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
49,466
Population
4,143
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$110,735
Median household income
$46,942
Per capita income
$441,300
Median home value
$1,733
Median monthly rent
75.1%
Home ownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
13,365
Housing units
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,653
Under 5
1,606
1,858
5–9
1,806
1,843
10–14
1,791
1,899
15–19
1,845
1,684
20–24
1,637
3,211
25–34
3,120
3,773
35–44
3,667
3,205
45–54
3,115
1,574
55–59
1,529
1,571
60–64
1,527
1,863
65–74
1,810
705
75–84
685
248
85+
241
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,092 | 26.5% |
| 18 and over | 36,374 | 73.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,552 | 11.2% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.6%
Hispanic or Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
8.1%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
3.3%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,625 | 73.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,380 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,364 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 1,918 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1,780 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,228 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 531 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.4% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.7% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.1% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
1.5%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
5.7%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k+
17.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.8% |
| $200k+ | 17.1% |
| Median income | $110,735 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
12.8%
$300k–$500k
49.0%
$500k–$1M
30.1%
$1M+
5.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $441,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,733 |
| Owner occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter occupied | 24.9% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 81.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 42.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% |
| 3 or more | 29.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.6% |
| Electricity | 69.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,401 | 61.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 896 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,258 | 13.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,315 | 19.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,967 | 41.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,971 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 26.3% |
| Married | 57.9% | 56.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
19.1%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
27.4%
Graduate / professional
17.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 866 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 554 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,862 | 43.5% |
| High school | 3,187 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,011 | 22.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Professional & management
10.9%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Finance & real estate
10.2%
Retail trade
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Other services
3.1%
Public administration
2.8%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.3% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 8.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.2% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 19.7% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.2%
Under 18 years
5.6%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
10.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.5% |
| Retirement income | 20.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 25.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 16.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 16.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,210 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.5% |
| Public insurance | 22.9% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,207 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 1,844 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 969 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 246 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 552 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,869 | 90.7% |
| Born in same state | 44,102 | 89.2% |
| Born in different state | 20,004 | 40.4% |
| Foreign born | 767 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,597 | 9.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,918 | 63.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8,406 | 17% |
| Italian | 3,948 | 8% |
| Arab | 3,770 | 7.6% |
| Polish | 1,095 | 2.2% |
| English | 615 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 400 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 262 | 0.5% |
| German | 83 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.1% |
| Internet access | 98.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85234
What city is ZIP code 85234 in?
ZIP code 85234 is primarily assigned to Gilbert, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85234 in?
ZIP code 85234 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85234?
The median home value in ZIP code 85234 is $441,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85234?
The median household income in ZIP code 85234 is $110,735, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 85234?
ZIP code 85234 has an estimated population of 49,466 residents, with a density of 4,142 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 85234 in?
ZIP code 85234 observes the MST timezone.