85297 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85297, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85297 is a zip code in Maricopa County, Arizona, which covers Chandler, with a total population of 34,349 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 85297 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85297.

The estimated population of people living in 85297 is 34,349, with a median age of 33.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85297 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
34,349
+5.02%
+4.44%
2020
32,706
 -3.43% -
2019
33,868
+2.54%
-
2018
33,029
+0.42%
-
2017
32,890
 - -

Population of 85297 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85297 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
65.9%
68.3%
 -3.51%
Black/African American
3.5%
3.8%
 -7.89%
Native
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
16.6%
17.5%
 -5.14%
Asian
6.4%
6.6%
 -3.03%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
7%
3.3%
 +112.12%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85297 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 85297 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85297 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85297 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33 +5.43% 32.7 +2.19% 33.3 +8.12%
2020 31.3 +1.29% 32 -0.31% 30.8 +3.36%
2019 30.9 -0.96% 32.1 +3.55% 29.8 -5.4%
2018 31.2 +0.65% 31 -0.32% 31.5 +1.94%
2017 31 - 31.1 - 30.9 -

The median age of the 85297 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 85297 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,416 -15.97% 3,243 -0.15% 2,889 3,184
10 to 19 3,162 +5.22% 3,174 0.35% 3,322 3,136
20 to 29 1,222 +30.09% 1,791 -5.44% 1,625 1,669
30 to 39 2,734 -0.67% 3,103 -18.52% 2,695 2,550
40 to 49 2,733 +11.63% 2,753 +10.24% 3,053 3,041
50 to 59 1,366 +22.51% 1,425 +29.19% 1,674 1,865
60 to 69 811 +21.63% 1,046 +10.01% 987 1,131
70+ 491 +38.62% 420 +73.89% 708 820

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85297 zip code is $115,000.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 85297.

  • Under 25
    $43,841.00
  • 25 to 44
    $118,670.00
  • 45 to 64
    $134,041.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,654.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85297 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 85297, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 85297 is currently $130,676.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

16.64% of households in 85297 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 85297 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.53%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85297 is $39,367.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85297 by the total population of 85297.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85297 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85297 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.63%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85297 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85297 zip over the age of 16 is 23,985.

Of those people, a total of 72.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 85297 is 70.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 85297 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,167 43.20% 4.60%
20 to 24 years 1,843 82.00% 6.40%
25 to 29 years 1,451 91.00% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 2,322 82.40% 4.60%
35 to 44 years 5,808 80.20% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 5,208 90.00% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 1,540 79.70% 9.20%
60 to 64 years 1,274 66.90% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 1,659 15.30% 13.00%
75 years and over 713 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85297. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,078 72.20% 3.80%
Black or African American 1,034 78.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 163 62.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,737 70.50% 3.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 43 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,269 82.60% 1.20%
Two or more races 1,661 68.70% 2.10%
Hispanic or Latino 3,866 72.80% 2.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,319 72.40% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85297 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 85297 is 16,786, with median earnings of $55,376.00.

Women in 85297 are earning approximately 53.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,786 $55,376.00
Male 9,074 $78,092.00
Female 7,712 $41,461.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85297 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,822 $102,400.00
Business and Financial 1,026 $74,444.00
Computer and Mathematical 822 $95,634.00
Architecture and Engineering 775 $90,935.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 317 $42,060.00
Community and Social Service 227 $48,155.00
Legal 240 $47,107.00
Educational and Library 1,237 $44,115.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 215 $58,795.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,072 $65,887.00
Healthcare Support 364 $35,307.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 202 $81,061.00
Law Enforcement 225 $84,235.00
Food Preparation and Serving 576 $7,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 435 $28,495.00
Personal Care and Service 510 $18,750.00
Sales 1,718 $45,923.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,108 $34,885.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 414 $55,114.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 436 $61,818.00
Production 316 $41,471.00
Transportation and Material Moving 385 $49,659.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85297 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 85297.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,900 $116,967.00 922 $67,803.00
Business and Financial 695 $79,183.00 331 $71,386.00
Computer and Mathematical 601 $106,250.00 221 $70,144.00
Architecture and Engineering 690 $90,688.00 85 $91,577.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 149 $33,203.00 168 $42,386.00
Community and Social Service 73 $67,813.00 154 $44,481.00
Legal 79 $71,625.00 161 $46,250.00
Educational and Library 360 $41,700.00 877 $44,698.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 83 $54,960.00 132 $60,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 193 $121,250.00 879 $63,750.00
Healthcare Support 101 $29,453.00 263 $35,469.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 188 $80,530.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 175 $84,869.00 50 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 220 $13,456.00 356 $6,233.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 340 $30,370.00 95 $6,131.00
Personal Care and Service 78 $32,333.00 432 $18,373.00
Sales 1,070 $54,427.00 648 $33,015.00
Office and Administrative Support 514 $46,944.00 1,594 $33,876.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 404 $55,398.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 435 $61,705.00 1 $0.00
Production 240 $59,792.00 76 $4,773.00
Transportation and Material Moving 293 $54,107.00 92 $38,125.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,276 households in 85297, with an average household size of 3.34 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,565 families living in the 85297 zip code with an average family size of 3.61 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 85297:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,885 623 1,057 1,711
Average Household Size 3.82 3.42 3.14 1.49
Total Families 6,885 623 1,057 0
Average Household Size 3.78 2.92 2.85 0

Poverty

Of the 8,565 families living in 85297, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85297:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,667 housing units in 85297.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,276 96.33%
Vacant 391 3.67%

19.71% of the total 10,667 housing units in 85297 are rental units. This is approximately 2,102 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,054 are occupied by the owner - or 75.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85297 is $1,774.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85297 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    120
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    55
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    429
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,036
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    441
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    55
  • $3,000 or more
    86

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85297 is $381,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85297 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    38
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    37
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    72
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    68
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,525
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,328
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,878
  • $1,000,000 or more
    108

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85297. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85297 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    56
  • 1960 to 1969
    23
  • 1970 to 1979
    60
  • 1980 to 1989
    203
  • 1990 to 1999
    828
  • 2000 to 2009
    6,953
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,511
  • 2014 or later
    33

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 85297 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    167
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,888
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,013
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,208

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85297 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85297 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85297.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    420
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    789
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,156
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,695
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,010
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,496
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,307
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    724
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    679
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,429
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    839
  • 90 or more minutes
    141

Summary

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