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Tolleson, AZ
City in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85353.
Population
7,668
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,337
ZIP codes
1
Tolleson and its ZIP codes
Tolleson at a glance
- Tolleson is about 21 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 77th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $59,626 a year, 25% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,400 (22% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,309 a month.
Local data for Tolleson, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tolleson, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,626
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$306,400
Median rent
$1,309/mo
Homeownership
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,664), Italian Americans (534), Nigerian Americans (136).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Tolleson.
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
How people get to work
Tolleson, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.0%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home19.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tolleson, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tolleson, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
33.3%
U.S. 11.1% +22.2 pts
ZIP codes in Tolleson
1 in or overlapping Tolleson. Population shown
Cities near Tolleson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AvondaleCity | 6 mi | 47.8 |
| Maricopa ColonyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Litchfield ParkCity | 6.7 mi | 3.3 |
| YoungtownTown | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| El MirageCity | 10 mi | 9.9 |
| St. JohnsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| GlendaleCity | 11 mi | 67.2 |
| Sun CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 14.4 |
| KomatkeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Citrus ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5 |
| Gila CrossingCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| GoodyearCity | 16 mi | 191.3 |
| Sun City WestCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.9 |
| PhoenixCity | 16 mi | 518.3 |
| Santa CruzCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| BuckeyeCity | 17 mi | 395.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tolleson, AZ in?
- Tolleson is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Tolleson, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tolleson include 85353.
- What is the population of Tolleson, AZ?
- About 7,668 people live in Tolleson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tolleson?
- Nearby places include Avondale (6 mi), Maricopa Colony (6.6 mi), Litchfield Park (6.7 mi), Youngtown (9.7 mi), El Mirage (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023