ZIP Code 85296 Demographics & Data

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Arizona

Comprehensive Demographics Data and Statistics About 85296

ZIP Code 85296 is associated with the U.S. city Gilbert in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 44,564. The 85296 ZIP Code has a median age of 33.9 years, and 10.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $96,539, while an estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. About 96.5% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $37,392.

Population in 85296

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 85296 is 44,564.

Gilbert, AZ

The 85296 ZIP Code is associated with Gilbert, AZ in Maricopa County.

Area Codes associated with 85296

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 85296 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 85296.

Sunrise / Sunset in 85296

Sunrise: 7:24 am
Sunset: 5:21 pm
Sunrise in 85296 7:24 am
Sunrise in 85296 5:21 pm

Weather forecast for 85296

Today's forecast for 85296: Sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 85296

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 85296 Moderate

Internet in 85296

About 95.3% of households in ZIP Code 85296 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 98.4% have a computer.

Gender in 85296

In ZIP Code 85296, males make up an estimated 49.6% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.4%.

Health Insurance in 85296

Approximately 7.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 85296 (Gilbert, AZ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 85296

The median household income in ZIP Code 85296 is $96,539, while the region's mean household income is $114,481. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,392. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85296 of $37,392 is approximately 21.82% more than the per capita income in Arizona overall of $30,694. An estimated 4.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 55.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.4% of the population in 85296 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.8% of 85296 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 85296. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 85296

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 7.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 24.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.7%
$200,000 or more per year 12.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 85296

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85296, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 16.9% of 85296 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85296 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.9%), followed by Asian (6.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 85296

Industry Percent
White 87.9%
Black or African American 5.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 6.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 2.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 85296

Residents of ZIP Code 85296 are younger than average. The median age of 33.9 years in ZIP Code 85296 is approximately 11.02% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.8% of the population in 85296 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 85296 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 85296. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 85296

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.1%
5 to 9 years 8.0%
10 to 14 years 8.6%
15 to 19 years 8.3%
20 to 24 years 5.4%
25 to 34 years 13.3%
35 to 44 years 16.8%
45 to 54 years 13.0%
55 to 59 years 6.4%
60 to 64 years 4.2%
65 to 74 years 4.7%
75 to 84 years 2.4%
85 years and over 0.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 85296

In ZIP Code 85296, 96.5% of the population graduated high school, while 43.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.9% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 85296

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 15.9%
Some college, no degree 26.8%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 28.7%
Graduate or professional degree 14.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 85296. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 85296 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85296. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 85296

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 85296 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85296 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85296 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 85296

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 85296. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 85296. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 85296

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 85296

In 85296, 72.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.0 minutes. Approximately 22.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85296 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 85296 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 85296. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 85296

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.7%
Construction 5.5%
Manufacturing 10.8%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Retail trade 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.4%
Information 2.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 11.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.4%
Other services, except public administration 3.9%
Public administration 4.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 85296

In ZIP Code 85296, 86.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Maricopa County region.

Language Spoken in 85296

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.3%
Spanish 7.9%
Other Indo-European languages 1.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.8%
Other languages 1.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 85296

The median home value in ZIP Code 85296 in January 2025 comes in at $550,290. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $556,063 median value in August 2024, and 0% higher than the $548,317 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85296, an estimated 44.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 31.0% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Maricopa County region.

Home Values in 85296

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $550,290
Dec 2024 $551,342
Nov 2024 $552,208
Oct 2024 $553,275
Sep 2024 $554,476
Aug 2024 $556,063
Jul 2024 $557,445
Jun 2024 $557,950
May 2024 $556,805
Apr 2024 $554,248
Mar 2024 $550,963
Feb 2024 $548,317

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 85296

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 8.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 7.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 31.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 44.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 0.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 85296. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 85296 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85296 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.19% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

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Electricity Rates in 85296

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 85296 10.85¢/kWh 8.84¢/kWh 6.1¢/kWh
Arizona 15.27¢/kWh 12.59¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 85296

Month ZIP Code 85296 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.78 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.36 3 6.31
Mar 7.02 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.33 5.13 7.3
May 7.12 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.89 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.37 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.63 6.08 6.65
Sep 7.02 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.88 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.24 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.56 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 85296. This visualizes solar power levels in 85296 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.