Glendale, AZ — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 85301 serves a portion of Glendale, Arizona, within Maricopa County. This community is home to approximately 54,904 residents, with a median age of 42.1 years. The median household income of $63,318 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $354,580 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 57% owner-occupied and 43% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Glendale is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 100 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 29% and an unemployment rate of 6.3%, 85301 reflects the economic character of Maricopa County in Arizona.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 54,904 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 12,376 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $63,318 | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $354,580 | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 100 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ↑ 62% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 21.6% | ↑ 89% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 29% | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 57% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 43% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 29,099 | — |