85297 ZIP Code — Gilbert, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85297 is located in Gilbert, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 10.73 square miles and serves a population of 34,212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480.
About ZIP code 85297
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 $476,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $129,508. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
34,212
population
10.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85297 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85297
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85297. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gilbert | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85295 Gilbert (1.9 mi)
85298 Gilbert (2.6 mi)
85296 Gilbert (4 mi)
85249 Chandler (4.6 mi)
85286 Chandler (5.3 mi)
85234 Gilbert (5.9 mi)
85225 Chandler (6 mi)
85233 Gilbert (6.4 mi)
85212 Mesa (6.8 mi)
85206 Mesa (8.2 mi)
85248 Chandler (8.4 mi)
85224 Chandler (8.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,212 |
| Population density | 3,188 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.2793 |
| Longitude | -111.7378 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.4% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 13.8% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
34,212
Population
3,188
People per sq mi
33.7
Median age
$129,508
Median household income
$45,516
Per capita income
$476,400
Median home value
$1,980
Median monthly rent
78.3%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
8,633
Housing units
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,000
Under 5
998
1,947
5–9
1,943
1,758
10–14
1,754
1,420
15–19
1,418
866
20–24
864
1,813
25–34
1,809
2,818
35–44
2,812
2,600
45–54
2,594
878
55–59
876
699
60–64
698
859
65–74
858
349
75–84
348
117
85+
116
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,223 | 32.8% |
| 18 and over | 22,989 | 67.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,647 | 7.7% |
| Median age | 33.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.9%
Two or more races
11.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8.9%
Asian
7.8%
Black or African American
3.9%
Other race
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,001 | 63.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,286 | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,357 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 2,940 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,452 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 1,383 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.4% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 13.8% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
2.8%
$35k–$50k
4.4%
$50k–$75k
10.0%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
25.6%
$150k–$200k
17.4%
$200k+
22.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.4% |
| $200k+ | 22.0% |
| Median income | $129,508 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.3%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
5.9%
$300k–$500k
48.0%
$500k–$1M
41.3%
$1M+
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $476,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,980 |
| Owner occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter occupied | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 90.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 23.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 64.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 4.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 40.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% |
| 3 or more | 32.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.9% |
| Electricity | 46.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,011 | 67.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 827 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,058 | 10.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,565 | 15.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,601 | 53.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,884 | 18.0% |
| Average household size | 3.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.6% | 26.7% |
| Married | 63.0% | 57.6% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
14.8%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
12.4%
Bachelor's degree
29.0%
Graduate / professional
16.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 675 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,030 | 8.7% |
| Elementary school | 5,590 | 47.0% |
| High school | 2,553 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,034 | 17.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Professional & management
13.7%
Retail trade
11.9%
Finance & real estate
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
5.6%
Public administration
4.5%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.7% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 6.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 18.6% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.5%
Under 18 years
5.4%
18 and over
5.5%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
12.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| High blood pressure | 20.4% |
| High cholesterol | 24.1% |
| Diabetes | 5.2% |
| Heart disease | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 1.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 12.6% |
| Kidney disease | 1.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.1% |
| Cancer | 3.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 14.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 6.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.4% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 7.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,595 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.8% |
| Public insurance | 15.6% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,214 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,109 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 362 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 242 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 492 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,106 | 88.0% |
| Born in same state | 29,638 | 86.6% |
| Born in different state | 13,580 | 39.7% |
| Foreign born | 468 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,106 | 12.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,646 | 64.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,663 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 3,641 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 1,616 | 4.7% |
| Polish | 684 | 2% |
| English | 500 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 342 | 1% |
| German | 167 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 80 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 75 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.6% |
| Internet access | 99.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85297
What city is ZIP code 85297 in?
ZIP code 85297 is primarily assigned to Gilbert, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85297 in?
ZIP code 85297 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
Is ZIP code 85297 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 85297 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 85297?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85297?
The median household income in ZIP code 85297 is $129,508, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85297?
The median home value in ZIP code 85297 is $476,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 85297 in?
ZIP code 85297 observes the MST timezone.