ZIP Code 85303 in Glendale, AZ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Glendale, Arizona
County:Maricopa County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:24:14 PM
Population:34,252 [See All]
Area Code:602
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.5308, -112.2200
Land Area:6.757 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85303 has 34,252 residents and 9,692 households (average 3.52 persons per household). The median age is 30.5 years, significantly younger than the state (38.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.0%) and White (33.0%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (12.6%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:34,252Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:34,769Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:36,703Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5,069.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$75,077Source: Census ACS
Households:9,692Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$286,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.52Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.34Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--31,21431,68531,59930,75430,57130,80131,83533,38035,14235,40334,61735,19434,769
Decennial Census30,310------------------34,252------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 30.5

Male Median Age: 29.3

Female Median Age: 31.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,2981,4041,5841,6571,3831,2511,1231,0661,0091,0651,03986076055641221611271
Female1,2211,3971,5101,5111,3031,3341,2961,1611,1441,1361,025944791654460229136134
Total2,5192,8013,0943,1682,6862,5852,4192,2272,1532,2012,0641,8041,5511,210872445248205
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11,31323.59%
Black:3,0596.38%
Hispanic:*20,55342.85%
Asian:1,9694.11%
American Indian:8861.85%
Hawaiian:800.17%
Other:10,10221.06%
Total:47,962100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:16,86649.24%29.3 years
Females:17,38650.76%31.5 years
Total:34,252100%30.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:27,40778.83%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5191.49%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,4629.96%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,38119.68%
Total Population:34,769100%
Total Native Population:27,92680.32%
Total Foreign-born Population:6,84319.68%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $75,077, which is falls short of the national median ($78,538), is up $22,776 (43.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,644. Family households earn a median of $73,773 versus $53,029 for nonfamily households (a difference of $20,744). By gender, male median income is $50,878 and female is $44,537, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,341 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.7%, which is much higher than the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is a bit above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (23.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$52,301$51,516$48,256$48,739$48,280$48,711$52,234$54,874$58,433$58,736$64,168$70,090$75,077
Median Family Income$53,589$52,877$48,776$49,556$50,470$53,299$56,244$58,316$60,603$57,992$61,724$66,106$73,773
Median NonFamily Income$40,368$43,482$37,538$33,613$31,250$31,724$35,240$35,614$38,651$41,912$45,069$54,107$53,029
Median Male Income$39,711$37,769$38,739$38,229$39,304$38,569$38,353$40,832$41,455$43,416$44,656$48,800$50,878
Median Female Income$31,726$32,096$31,692$32,572$33,193$32,754$34,229$34,156$34,127$36,498$37,935$40,396$44,537
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:16,17363.67%
Unemployed:9583.77%
Not In Labor Force:8,27132.56%
Total:25,402100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,82923.68%
Service:3,52521.80%
Sales and Office:3,67722.74%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,07912.85%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,06318.94%
Total Civilian Employed Population:16,173100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $286,800, which is much lower than the state median ($358,900), is up $123,300 (75.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103,900. The median gross rent is $1,476, which is above the national median ($1,348), is up $447 (43.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $403. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.25% (70.72% with a mortgage, 29.28% free-and-clear) and renters 37.75% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.71%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (11.00%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$163,500$133,600$114,400$112,400$119,100$141,200$161,000$170,700$182,900$197,400$215,100$255,500$286,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:641.69%
$500 to $999:43211.40%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,39636.84%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,09428.87%
$2,000 to $2,499:45512.01%
$2,500 to $2,999:1975.20%
$3,000 or more:50.13%
No Rent:1463.85%
Total:3,789100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,029$1,019$1,006$1,007$960$971$1,004$1,027$1,073$1,129$1,208$1,399$1,476
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,41844.02%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,82918.22%
Renter Occupied:3,78937.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,036100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,03696.29%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3873.71%
Total Housing Units:10,423100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8,46181.18%
Multi-Family Units:1,63815.72%
Other Units:3243.11%
Total Housing Units:10,423100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 13.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 14.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.40%, which is well above the national rate (8.70%), down 3.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.88%). College enrollment is 14.95%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,6407.91%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,0409.84%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,30735.23%
Some college, no degree:4,87423.50%
Associate's degree:2,0609.93%
Bachelor's degree:2,0089.68%
Graduate or professional degree:8133.92%
Total:20,742100%
High school or higher:17,06282.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,82113.60%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:17,82748.47%
Public Insurance:13,94937.93%
No Insurance:5,00213.60%
Total:36,778100%
Has Health Insurance:31,77686.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.1%17.4%19.3%18.3%18.0%17.8%15.5%13.7%13.6%11.9%10.1%12.3%12.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2332.42%
Kindergarten:3813.95%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,90250.88%
High school (grades 9-12):2,67927.80%
College or graduate school:1,44014.95%
Total:9,635100%
Early Childhood:6146.37%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):7,96282.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85303 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 286 business establishments, employing about 3,794 people with an annual payroll of $189,957,000. USPS data shows 10,427 residential mailboxes and 284 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,427Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:284Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13,827Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,913Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,086Source: USPS
# of Businesses:286Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$44,755,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$189,957,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,794Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85303 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 8th and 9th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,941,206 people, about 0.69% of whom live in ZIP Code 85303. It covers 6.757 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:38060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,941,206Source: Census
MSA:Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:6.757 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:08,09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:539.66, 164.79 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0427820Source: Census
Place Name:Glendale city; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


85304 | | 85302

Schools in ZIP Code 85303


ZIP Code 85303 is part of 2 school districts, including: Glendale Elementary District (Grades PK thru 08) and Glendale Union High School District (Grades 9th thru 12th). There are 11 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Discovery School 7910 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
District: Glendale Elementary District
Bicentennial North School 7237 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
District: Glendale Elementary District
Desert Garden Elementary School 7020 W Ocotillo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
District: Glendale Elementary District
Challenger Middle School 6905 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
District: Glendale Elementary District
Bicentennial South School 7240 W Colter St
Glendale, AZ 85303
District: Glendale Elementary District
Coyote Ridge 7677 W. Bethany
Glendale, AZ 85303
District: Glendale Elementary District
Desert Spirit 7355 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
District: Glendale Elementary District
Sunset Vista 7775 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
District: Glendale Elementary District
Independence High School 6602 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
District: Glendale Union High School District
Camelback Academy 7634 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
West-Mec - Independence High School 6602 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
Grace Lutheran School 5600 W Palmaire Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic School 7521 N 57th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
District: Private SchoolNearby
Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies 5430 W Glenn Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85303


Glendale Community College 6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute 6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301-3579
Type: Post Secondary
Western Maricopa Education Center 6997 N Glen Harbor Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85307
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona College-Glendale 4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302-3843
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Phoenix 3423 W Bethany Home Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Type: Post Secondary
Grand Canyon University 3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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