85296 ZIP Code — Gilbert, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85296 is located in Gilbert, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 11.67 square miles and serves a population of 50,570 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480.
About ZIP code 85296
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 $436,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $112,832. The poverty rate of 5% 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 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
50,570
population
11.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85296 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85296
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85296. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gilbert | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85234 Gilbert (2.1 mi)
85295 Gilbert (2.1 mi)
85233 Gilbert (3.5 mi)
85225 Chandler (4 mi)
85297 Gilbert (4 mi)
85204 Mesa (4.6 mi)
85206 Mesa (4.8 mi)
85210 Mesa (6 mi)
85286 Chandler (6.2 mi)
85298 Gilbert (6.7 mi)
85212 Mesa (7 mi)
85224 Chandler (7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,570 |
| Population density | 4,333 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3356 |
| Longitude | -111.7559 |
| 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 | 18.1% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.9% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 14.1% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
50,570
Population
4,333
People per sq mi
35.0
Median age
$112,832
Median household income
$44,968
Per capita income
$436,600
Median home value
$1,901
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
4.6%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
13,081
Housing units
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,907
Under 5
1,879
2,152
5–9
2,120
2,256
10–14
2,222
1,947
15–19
1,918
1,732
20–24
1,707
2,729
25–34
2,688
4,365
35–44
4,300
3,465
45–54
3,414
1,588
55–59
1,564
1,209
60–64
1,192
1,108
65–74
1,092
720
75–84
710
295
85+
291
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,067 | 29.8% |
| 18 and over | 35,503 | 70.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,216 | 8.3% |
| Median age | 35.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.6%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Black or African American
4.5%
Asian
4.2%
Other race
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,202 | 71.6% |
| Two or more races | 4,789 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,182 | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,471 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2,290 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 1,567 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 212 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.1% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.9% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 14.1% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
2.0%
$25k–$35k
2.8%
$35k–$50k
6.0%
$50k–$75k
12.0%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
27.5%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k+
16.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.1% |
| $200k+ | 16.5% |
| Median income | $112,832 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
1.5%
$200k–$300k
9.2%
$300k–$500k
51.4%
$500k–$1M
31.2%
$1M+
5.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $436,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,901 |
| Owner occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter occupied | 26.6% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 84.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 30.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 39.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.1% |
| Electricity | 54.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,291 | 61.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,051 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,191 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,142 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,827 | 46.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,007 | 18.0% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.2% | 25.3% |
| Married | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
16.3%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
32.3%
Graduate / professional
15.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 899 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 775 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 6,975 | 43.7% |
| High school | 3,391 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,939 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Finance & real estate
11.5%
Professional & management
11.3%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Retail trade
9.4%
Construction
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
4.7%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.9% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 6.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.1% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 22.0% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
4.6%
Under 18 years
4.0%
18 and over
4.9%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
10.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.0% |
| Retirement income | 14.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.3% |
| High blood pressure | 23.1% |
| High cholesterol | 26.7% |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 14.9% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 15.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,260 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 39.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.7% |
| Public insurance | 16.1% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,784 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 1,553 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 757 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 314 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 459 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,276 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 45,493 | 90.0% |
| Born in different state | 20,703 | 40.9% |
| Foreign born | 783 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,294 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,696 | 62.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,713 | 13.3% |
| Italian | 5,854 | 11.6% |
| Polish | 1,699 | 3.4% |
| Arab | 1,159 | 2.3% |
| English | 919 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 867 | 1.7% |
| German | 202 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 132 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 55 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.0% |
| Internet access | 98.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85296
What part of Gilbert is ZIP code 85296?
ZIP code 85296 covers a portion of Gilbert, Arizona, within Maricopa County.
What county is ZIP code 85296 in?
ZIP code 85296 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 85296?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85296?
The median home value in ZIP code 85296 is $436,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85296?
The median household income in ZIP code 85296 is $112,832, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 85296?
ZIP code 85296 has an estimated population of 50,570 residents, with a density of 4,334 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 85296 in?
ZIP code 85296 observes the MST timezone.