| City: | Luke Air Force Base, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Gbafaf, Glendale, Luke AFB |
| County: | Maricopa County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:18:19 AM |
| Population: | 985 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 623 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.5352, -112.3804 |
| Land Area: | 3.573 sq mi |
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Luke Air Force Base occupies 3.57 square miles in Maricopa County, Arizona, about 15 miles west of Phoenix. This is a major fighter training installation where the Air Force trains F-35 Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. The base population of 985 people skews extremely young, with a median age of 20.7 years.
Mail doesn't flow through PO Boxes here. Despite the ZIP's classification as a PO Box code, the base maintains zero actual PO Boxes. Instead, mail is delivered through building-based routing and unit mailrooms. The postal system uses 157 city carrier route records organized around base facilities and housing areas.
Most personnel live in group quarters. Of the 985 residents, 758 people (77%) live in barracks or other institutional housing rather than traditional households. The remaining 215 households include 203 renter-occupied units and just 12 owner-occupied homes. This 4.58:1 ratio of population to households is typical for active military installations.
Street names honor military aviation heritage. W Mustang handles the most delivery points with 78 ZIP+4 records, while streets like Starfighter, Falcon, Eagle, Lightning, Phantom, and Corsair commemorate fighter aircraft. N Litchfield Rd, which runs along the base perimeter, accounts for 22 commercial delivery points including suites.
The base supports 628 jobs across 26 business establishments. Public administration accounts for 48% of workers, with transportation and warehousing making up another 11%. Educational attainment is notably high for such a young population, with 41% holding bachelor's degrees or higher. There are 82 veterans residing on base.
Acceptable mailing names include Luke Air Force Base, Luke AFB, and Glendale. Mail should be addressed with the recipient's unit and building information rather than a PO Box number.
Street names honor fighter aviation with names like Mustang, Starfighter, Falcon, Eagle, Lightning, Phantom, and Corsair.
ZIP Code 85309 has 985 residents and 215 households (average 1.06 persons per household). The median age is 20.7 years, significantly younger than the state (38.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 75.4% male and 24.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.6%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 985Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 960Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 275.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 215Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 8.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 673 | 807 | 799 | 806 | 789 | 743 | 672 | 681 | 678 | 836 | 955 | 807 | 965 | 960 |
| Decennial Census | 1,485 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 985 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.7
Male Median Age: 20.7
Female Median Age: 20.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 3 | 3 | 246 | 402 | 71 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 3 | 2 | 84 | 124 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 6 | 5 | 330 | 526 | 85 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 558 | 55.91% |
| Black: | 144 | 14.43% |
| Hispanic:* | 159 | 15.93% |
| Asian: | 70 | 7.01% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 0.60% |
| Hawaiian: | 25 | 2.51% |
| Other: | 36 | 3.61% |
| Total: | 998 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 743 | 75.43% | 20.7 years |
| Females: | 242 | 24.57% | 20.6 years |
| Total: | 985 | 100% | 20.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 843 | 87.81% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 72 | 7.50% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 15 | 1.56% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 30 | 4.69% |
| Total Population: | 960 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 915 | 95.31% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 45 | 4.69% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $26,346 and female is $23,900, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,446 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 1,069.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (91.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $19,841 | $18,661 | $20,950 | $21,147 | $0 | $21,087 | $20,829 | $21,417 | $22,086 | $21,340 | $22,148 | $24,424 | $26,434 | $26,346 |
| Median Female Income | $14,764 | $17,083 | $16,875 | $19,148 | $0 | $18,889 | $18,798 | $19,770 | $21,875 | $21,364 | $21,603 | $24,018 | $26,538 | $23,900 |
| Employed: | 57 | 65.52% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 30 | 34.48% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 52 | 91.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 5 | 8.77% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 57 | 100% |
In 2024, 32.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (61.54%). College enrollment is 61.54%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 47 | 40.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 31 | 26.72% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 38 | 32.76% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 116 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 116 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 38 | 32.76% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 30 | 38.46% |
| College or graduate school: | 48 | 61.54% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 30 | 38.46% |
ZIP Code 85309 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 23 business establishments, employing about 708 people with an annual payroll of $65,968,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 13,297Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 23Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $16,461,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $65,968,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 708Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85309 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,192,887 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 85309. It covers 3.573 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: | 4,192,887Source: Census |
| MSA: | Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.573 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 164.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 85309 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.