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Chandler, AZ

City in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85224, 85225, 85226, 85248, 85249, 85286.

Population

280,136

Land area

65.6sq mi

People per sq mi

4,267

ZIP codes

6

Chandler and its ZIP codes

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Chandler at a glance

  • Chandler is about 66 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • It is the 5th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
  • Households here earn a median of $108,095 a year, 35% more than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $507,800 (29% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,902 a month.

Local data for Chandler, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chandler, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$108,095

Poverty rate

7.9%

Median home value

$507,800

Median rent

$1,902/mo

Homeownership

65.0%

Bachelor's or higher

47.7%

Median age

37.5

Average commute

23.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (48,906), German Americans (36,371), Irish Americans (26,366).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Chandler.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.6 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

$383M

5,849 loans, 49,230 jobs reported

Maricopa County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Chandler, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.1%
  • Carpooled8.4%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home25.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chandler, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

106° / 39°F

8.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chandler, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.2%

U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts

Diabetes

9.1%

U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts

Smoking

9.4%

U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.7%

U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts

ZIP codes in Chandler

6 in or overlapping Chandler. Population shown

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Cities near Chandler

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sun LakesCensus-designated place4.9 mi5.4
Goodyear VillageCensus-designated place5.9 mi3.4
GilbertTown6 mi68.8
GuadalupeTown8 mi0.8
TempeCity8.2 mi40
MesaCity8.8 mi141.8
Stotonic VillageCensus-designated place9.7 mi5.1
Wet Camp VillageCensus-designated place9.8 mi4.6
Lower Santan VillageCensus-designated place11 mi4.2
Sweet Water VillageCensus-designated place11 mi0.8
Sacate VillageCensus-designated place12 mi3
Casa BlancaCensus-designated place12 mi15.8
Upper Santan VillageCensus-designated place13 mi6.7
Queen CreekTown14 mi42.1
SacatonCensus-designated place15 mi9.3
San Tan ValleyCensus-designated place16 mi75.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chandler, AZ in?
Chandler is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What ZIP codes are in Chandler, AZ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Chandler include 85224, 85225, 85226, 85248, 85249, 85286.
What is the population of Chandler, AZ?
About 280,136 people live in Chandler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chandler?
Nearby places include Sun Lakes (4.9 mi), Goodyear Village (5.9 mi), Gilbert (6 mi), Guadalupe (8 mi), Tempe (8.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023