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ZIP Code 85297
Gilbert, AZ, Maricopa County
Population
37,475
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,493
City
Gilbert
ZIP 85297 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 85297 at a glance
- ZIP 85297 (Gilbert) is about 54 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $130,755 a year, 64% more than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $600,600 (52% above Arizona) and median rent is $2,302 a month.
Local data for ZIP 85297
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 85297, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,755
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$600,600
Prices -6.0% in a year
Median rent
$2,302/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
46.6%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
27.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
998
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,659
$801M annual payroll
PPP loans
$85.02M
918 loans
Campaign donations
$179K
28% D, 22% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 85297, 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
104° / 41°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 85297, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 85297
ZIP codes near 85297
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 85295Gilbert | 1.9 mi | 12.1 |
| 85298Gilbert | 2.9 mi | 15.7 |
| 85236Gilbert | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| 85296Gilbert | 4 mi | 11.7 |
| 85249Chandler | 4.7 mi | 14.3 |
| 85286Chandler | 5.7 mi | 15.9 |
| 85234Gilbert | 6.2 mi | 11.9 |
| 85225Chandler | 6.4 mi | 12.7 |
| 85233Gilbert | 6.4 mi | 9.6 |
| 85142San Tan Valley | 6.8 mi | 101.3 |
| 85212Mesa | 7.2 mi | 38.6 |
| 85206Mesa | 8.4 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 85297?
- ZIP code 85297 is in Gilbert, AZ (Maricopa County).
- What county is ZIP code 85297 in?
- ZIP code 85297 is mostly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- How many people live in ZIP code 85297?
- About 37,475 people live in the 85297 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.