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Buckeye, AZ
City in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85326, 85340, 85396.
Population
104,923
Land area
395.4sq mi
People per sq mi
265
ZIP codes
3
Buckeye and its ZIP codes
Buckeye at a glance
- Buckeye is about 4.1 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 13th among 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- The median household income is $99,486, 24% above the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $419,800 (6% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,963 a month.
Local data for Buckeye, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buckeye, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,486
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$419,800
Median rent
$1,963/mo
Homeownership
86.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (37,311), German Americans (12,820), Irish Americans (8,742).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Buckeye.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,350
2,289,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56B
FY 2026, $12,669 per person
PPP loans
$60.7M
1,377 loans, 7,707 jobs reported
How people get to work
Buckeye, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home19.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buckeye, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
3,872
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8,889
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
107° / 43°F
8.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buckeye, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Buckeye
3 in or overlapping Buckeye. Population shown
Cities near Buckeye
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus ParkCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5 |
| Litchfield ParkCity | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| AvondaleCity | 14 mi | 47.8 |
| GoodyearCity | 14 mi | 191.3 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| El MirageCity | 17 mi | 9.9 |
| TollesonCity | 17 mi | 5.7 |
| YoungtownTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| WintersburgCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Sun City WestCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.9 |
| Maricopa ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.5 |
| Sun CityCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 14.4 |
| SurpriseCity | 20 mi | 110.5 |
| St. JohnsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| TonopahCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| WittmannCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckeye, AZ in?
- Buckeye is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Buckeye, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buckeye include 85326, 85340, 85396.
- What is the population of Buckeye, AZ?
- About 104,923 people live in Buckeye, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckeye?
- Nearby places include Citrus Park (8.9 mi), Litchfield Park (12 mi), Avondale (14 mi), Goodyear (14 mi), Arlington (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023