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Gilbert, AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85233, 85234, 85236, 85295, 85296, 85297 and more.

Population

280,262

Land area

68.8sq mi

People per sq mi

4,075

ZIP codes

7

Gilbert and its ZIP codes

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Gilbert at a glance

  • Gilbert is about 63 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • It is the 4th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
  • Households here earn a median of $122,551 a year, 53% more than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $575,100 (46% above Arizona) and median rent is $2,110 a month.

Local data for Gilbert, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gilbert, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$122,551

Poverty rate

5.3%

Median home value

$575,100

Median rent

$2,110/mo

Homeownership

73.1%

Bachelor's or higher

48.2%

Median age

36.1

Average commute

25.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (42,450), Mexican Americans (37,519), Irish Americans (27,316).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$502M

7,393 loans, 64,197 jobs reported

Maricopa County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone63.0%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home26.1%

Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gilbert, 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

104° / 41°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gilbert, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.7%

U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts

Diabetes

8.0%

U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts

Smoking

9.1%

U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

ZIP codes in Gilbert

7 in or overlapping Gilbert. Population shown

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Cities near Gilbert

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ChandlerCity6 mi65.6
MesaCity7.1 mi141.8
Sun LakesCensus-designated place8.3 mi5.4
Queen CreekTown8.6 mi42.1
Goodyear VillageCensus-designated place9.2 mi3.4
Lower Santan VillageCensus-designated place11 mi4.2
Stotonic VillageCensus-designated place11 mi5.1
San Tan ValleyCensus-designated place11 mi75.8
TempeCity12 mi40
Upper Santan VillageCensus-designated place12 mi6.7
Sweet Water VillageCensus-designated place12 mi0.8
GuadalupeTown12 mi0.8
Wet Camp VillageCensus-designated place13 mi4.6
Apache JunctionCity15 mi45.5
SacatonCensus-designated place15 mi9.3
Casa BlancaCensus-designated place15 mi15.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gilbert, AZ in?
Gilbert is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What ZIP codes are in Gilbert, AZ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Gilbert include 85233, 85234, 85236, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85298.
What is the population of Gilbert, AZ?
About 280,262 people live in Gilbert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gilbert?
Nearby places include Chandler (6 mi), Mesa (7.1 mi), Sun Lakes (8.3 mi), Queen Creek (8.6 mi), Goodyear Village (9.2 mi).

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