85226 ZIP Code — Chandler, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85226 is located in Chandler, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 38.45 square miles and serves a population of 41,734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/520.
About ZIP code 85226
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $406,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $101,669.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
41,734
population
38.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85226 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85226
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chandler | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85284 Tempe (4.8 mi)
85248 Chandler (5 mi)
85224 Chandler (5.5 mi)
85044 Phoenix (5.9 mi)
85286 Chandler (6.6 mi)
85283 Tempe (6.8 mi)
85225 Chandler (8 mi)
85048 Phoenix (8.6 mi)
85282 Tempe (8.9 mi)
85042 Phoenix (8.9 mi)
85202 Mesa (9.1 mi)
85233 Gilbert (9.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,734 |
| Population density | 1,085 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 38.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.2663 |
| Longitude | -111.9430 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480/520 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.0% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
41,734
Population
1,085
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$101,669
Median household income
$48,510
Per capita income
$406,600
Median home value
$1,637
Median monthly rent
61.4%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
10,749
Housing units
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,276
Under 5
1,340
1,275
5–9
1,339
1,347
10–14
1,414
1,042
15–19
1,094
1,177
20–24
1,236
3,768
25–34
3,959
2,866
35–44
3,011
2,668
45–54
2,802
1,422
55–59
1,493
1,321
60–64
1,387
1,503
65–74
1,579
529
75–84
555
161
85+
170
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,494 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 32,240 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,497 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.3%
Asian
10.3%
Two or more races
10.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.4%
Black or African American
4.4%
Other race
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,911 | 61.3% |
| Asian | 4,693 | 10.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,675 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,813 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,021 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 1,429 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 951 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.0% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
2.6%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k+
15.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.7% |
| $200k+ | 15.9% |
| Median income | $101,669 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
15.8%
$300k–$500k
55.6%
$500k–$1M
24.7%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $406,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,637 |
| Owner occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter occupied | 38.6% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 67.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 44.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 34.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% |
| 3 or more | 20.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.5% |
| Electricity | 79.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,095 | 49.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,617 | 9.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,821 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,828 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,300 | 32.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,247 | 19.8% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.7% | 32.7% |
| Married | 51.5% | 47.9% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
15.6%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
32.2%
Graduate / professional
18.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 681 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 451 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,185 | 42.8% |
| High school | 2,046 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,409 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Professional & management
13.8%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Finance & real estate
10.8%
Retail trade
10.7%
Public administration
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Information
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Other services
3.8%
Construction
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 54.8% |
| Service | 10.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.2% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 18.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
13.2%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.5% |
| High blood pressure | 24.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 15.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 15.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,714 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.5% |
| Public insurance | 21.0% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,118 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 2,144 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 738 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 385 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 944 | 2.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,952 | 86.1% |
| Born in same state | 35,500 | 85.1% |
| Born in different state | 16,039 | 38.4% |
| Foreign born | 452 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,782 | 13.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,915 | 50.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,547 | 10.9% |
| French | 4,021 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 1,462 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 793 | 1.9% |
| English | 651 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 281 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 259 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 147 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 93 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 99.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85226
What city is ZIP code 85226 in?
ZIP code 85226 is primarily assigned to Chandler, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85226 in?
ZIP code 85226 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 85226?
50% 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 85226?
The median home value in ZIP code 85226 is $406,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 85226?
ZIP code 85226 has an estimated population of 41,734 residents, with a density of 1,086 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85226?
The median household income in ZIP code 85226 is $101,669, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85226 in?
ZIP code 85226 observes the MST timezone.