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ZIP Code 85226

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 40,974

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 85226

What is the median household income in 85226?
The median household income in 85226 is $103,740 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 85226?
The poverty rate in 85226 is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 85226?
$452,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 85226?
The median gross rent in 85226 is $1,785 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 85226 residents have a college degree?
50.0% of adults in 85226 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
40,974
Median Income
$103,740
Median Home Value
$452,400
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,035 (+21%) Home Value: +$148,700 (+49%) Poverty Rate: +1.1 pp (+23.9%) Bachelor's+: +0.4 pp (+0.8%) Unemployment: -0.1 pp (-2.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 40,974
Median Age 37.0
Female 50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 17.2% White (non-Hisp.) 60.7% Black 4.4% Asian 10.3% Two or More 14.2% Other 3.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
3.8%
Chinese
2.5%
Korean
0.9%
Filipino
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Japanese
0.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
14.0%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $103,740 ±$7,522
Per Capita Income $122,157
Median Family Income $122,293
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Child Poverty Rate 8.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
1.0%
$15–25k
2.9%
$25–35k
3.5%
$35–50k
7.5%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
14.4%
$100–150k
22.5%
$150–200k
13.3%
$200k+
16.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 17,406
Owner-Occupied 61.8%
Renter-Occupied 38.2%
Vacancy Rate 4.8%
Median Home Value $452,400
Median Gross Rent $1,785
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.1%
$50–100k
0.1%
$100–200k
1.4%
$200–300k
10.7%
$300–500k
48.8%
$500k–$1M
35.6%
$1M+
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.3%
$500–1k
1.9%
$1–1.5k
22.5%
$1.5–2k
44.4%
$2–2.5k
19.6%
$2.5–3.5k
8.4%
$3.5k+
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.8%
1 vehicle
32.4%
2 vehicles
44.2%
3+
20.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.7%
Single-fam. att.
3.7%
2–4 units
0.2%
5–19 units
6.7%
20+ units
13.2%
Housing Age
1940–1969
0.3%
1970–1999
4.0%
2000–2009
8.7%
2010+
8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 95.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 50.0%
Graduate Degree 19.0%
Some College / Associate 20.8%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 74.0%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 22.3%
Self-Employed 4.5%
Government Workers 15.0%
Private For-Profit 80.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.5%
Prof. Services
13.3%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Retail
10.5%
Finance
10.3%
Public Admin
5.9%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Transportation
4.4%
Information
4.3%
Construction
4.0%
Wholesale
1.5%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
54.8%
Sales
23.2%
Food Prep
10.7%
Production
6.6%
Construction
4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.2 min
Drove Alone 66.7%
Carpool 8.4%
Public Transit 0.9%
Work from Home 22.3%
Walked 0.7%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 16,566
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.6%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.4%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
4.1%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
18.5%
35–44
13.7%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
8.4%
85+
3.0%
Under 18: 21.6% Working age (18–64): 78.4% 65 and over: 12.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 13.6%
Naturalized Citizen 57.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
55.7%
Latin America
22.8%
Europe
15.7%
Africa
3.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.0%
With a Disability 9.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.3%
Uninsured 5.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.9%
Has a Computer 99.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.0%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023