85335 ZIP Code — El Mirage, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85335 is located in El Mirage, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 11.97 square miles and serves a population of 35,652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 623.
About ZIP code 85335
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $72,134. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 85335 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.
35,652
population
11.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85335 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85335
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85335. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| El Mirage | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85363 Youngtown (1.4 mi)
85351 Sun City (2.7 mi)
85379 Surprise (3.2 mi)
85345 Peoria (4.3 mi)
85307 Glendale (4.3 mi)
85374 Surprise (4.9 mi)
85355 Waddell (5.5 mi)
85381 Peoria (5.8 mi)
85305 Glendale (6 mi)
85375 Sun City West (6.1 mi)
85340 Litchfield Park (6.4 mi)
85382 Peoria (6.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,652 |
| Population density | 2,978 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5907 |
| Longitude | -112.3309 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 623 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.6% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
35,652
Population
2,978
People per sq mi
31.9
Median age
$72,134
Median household income
$26,087
Per capita income
$246,800
Median home value
$1,606
Median monthly rent
68.6%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
8,314
Housing units
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,281
Under 5
1,346
1,298
5–9
1,363
1,418
10–14
1,490
1,240
15–19
1,303
1,508
20–24
1,584
2,795
25–34
2,935
2,555
35–44
2,683
1,847
45–54
1,940
907
55–59
953
771
60–64
810
972
65–74
1,021
648
75–84
680
148
85+
156
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,728 | 27.3% |
| 18 and over | 25,924 | 72.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,625 | 10.2% |
| Median age | 31.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37.6%
Hispanic or Latino
25.1%
Two or more races
18.2%
Other race
10.8%
Black or African American
5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,889 | 37.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,944 | 25.1% |
| Two or more races | 8,684 | 18.2% |
| Other race | 5,131 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,702 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 479 | 1% |
| Asian | 425 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 342 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.6% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
21.4%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $72,134 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
43.1%
$300k–$500k
26.4%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,606 |
| Owner occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter occupied | 31.4% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 85.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 8.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.04 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 65.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 28.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.2% |
| Electricity | 78.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 2.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,608 | 50.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,270 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,282 | 11.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,970 | 26.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,244 | 47.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,829 | 25.4% |
| Average household size | 3.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.2% | 38.1% |
| Married | 47.0% | 41.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
30.5%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 295 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 448 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,591 | 48.7% |
| High school | 1,983 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,108 | 22.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Retail trade
14.6%
Professional & management
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Construction
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Public administration
5.1%
Other services
3.8%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.8% |
| Service | 25.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.1% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.4%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
7.3%
Female-led households
16.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.2% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.9% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 16.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 25.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.7% |
| Visited dentist | 53.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,554 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.8% |
| Public insurance | 38.0% |
| No insurance | 12.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,025 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 3,202 | 9.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,648 | 8.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 233 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 196 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,490 | 85.5% |
| Born in same state | 29,484 | 82.7% |
| Born in different state | 15,808 | 44.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,006 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,162 | 14.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,623 | 50.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,990 | 5.6% |
| French | 1,583 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 678 | 1.9% |
| English | 356 | 1% |
| Polish | 166 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 54 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 40 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 8 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.2% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85335
What city is ZIP code 85335 in?
ZIP code 85335 is primarily assigned to El Mirage, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85335 in?
ZIP code 85335 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of ZIP code 85335?
ZIP code 85335 has an estimated population of 35,652 residents, with a density of 2,978 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85335?
The median household income in ZIP code 85335 is $72,134, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85335?
The median home value in ZIP code 85335 is $246,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 85335 in?
ZIP code 85335 observes the MST timezone.