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ZIP Code 85296
Gilbert, AZ, Maricopa County
Population
53,076
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,548
City
Gilbert
ZIP 85296 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 85296 at a glance
- ZIP 85296 (Gilbert) is about 70 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $118,982, 49% above the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $561,400 (42% above Arizona) and median rent is $2,227 a month.
Local data for ZIP 85296
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 85296, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$118,982
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$561,400
Prices +0.8% in a year
Median rent
$2,227/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
49.3%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
24.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,419
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
16,591
$742M annual payroll
PPP loans
$60.46M
1,349 loans
Campaign donations
$206K
14% D, 48% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 85296, 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
106° / 41°F
10.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 85296, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 85296
ZIP codes near 85296
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 85236Gilbert | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| 85295Gilbert | 2.2 mi | 12.1 |
| 85234Gilbert | 2.2 mi | 11.9 |
| 85297Gilbert | 4 mi | 10.7 |
| 85233Gilbert | 4.3 mi | 9.6 |
| 85206Mesa | 4.5 mi | 9.4 |
| 85204Mesa | 5.1 mi | 9.9 |
| 85225Chandler | 5.4 mi | 12.7 |
| 85212Mesa | 6.6 mi | 38.6 |
| 85205Mesa | 6.7 mi | 10.1 |
| 85298Gilbert | 6.8 mi | 15.7 |
| 85208Apache Junction | 6.9 mi | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 85296?
- ZIP code 85296 is in Gilbert, AZ (Maricopa County).
- What county is ZIP code 85296 in?
- ZIP code 85296 is mostly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- How many people live in ZIP code 85296?
- About 53,076 people live in the 85296 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.