ZIP Code 85355 -- Waddell, AZ

Maricopa | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.6x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 91.63% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
14,460
Unknown
Median Income
$123,055
Home Value
$494,000
Median Rent
$2,477
Median Age
37.80
Diversity Index
67.90
High
Cost of Living
188.4
very high
Unemployment
2.5%

About ZIP Code 85355

ZIP code 85355 in Waddell, Arizona is a unknown area with a population of 14,460. The median household income is $123,055, which is This is 64% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $494,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 188.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 37.80 years. Approximately 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Maricopa, AZ.

Population & Age

Total Population
14,460
Median Age
37.80
Male Population
7,442
51.5%
Female Population
7,018
48.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
67.90 High
White
62.2%
Black or African American
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
30.2%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More Races
24.0%
Other Race
8.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$123,055
Mean Household Income
$137,801
Per Capita Income
$45,833
Below Poverty Line
7.2%

This is 64% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$494,000
Median Rent
$2,477
Total Housing Units
4,890
Occupied Units
4,745
Vacant Units
145
3.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
2007
Owner Occupied
91.6%
Renter Occupied
8.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 91.6% Renter 8.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 93.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 11.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
7,741
Employment Rate
97.5%
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
70.2%
Carpool
10.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
17.4%

Cost of Living Index

188.4
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 85355 is 88.4% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Maricopa

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
85326 Buckeye 75,359 $89,876
85281 Tempe 72,762 $64,538
85225 Chandler 72,297 $88,676
85032 Phoenix 70,839 $78,643
85301 Glendale 68,178 $53,827
85338 Goodyear 67,451 $101,744

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 85355

ZIP code 85355 (Waddell, AZ) has a total population of 14,460 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 37.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 85355 is $123,055 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 64% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 85355 is primarily located in Waddell, Arizona (AZ). It falls within Maricopa County.

The median home value in ZIP code 85355 is $494,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,477.

The median age in ZIP code 85355 is 37.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 85355 has a cost of living index of 188.42 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 85355, 24.68% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 11.11% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 85355 is 2.53%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 17.37% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.