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ZIP 85086

Part of Anthem, AZ
Pop. 43,270·Maricopa County·35th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,153/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
+$188
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ZIP 85086 · $2,153
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,030
1 BR
$2,200
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,410
4 BR+
$3,790
Research median
$2,560/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,836/yr
At $2,153/mo median
Location
CityAnthem
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85086 (Anthem, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,270
Median income
$121,676
Median age
45.5
Renters
14.8%
Age distribution
22%
15.1%
29.4%
13.6%
20%
Under 1822%
18–3415.1%
35–5429.4%
55–6413.6%
65+20%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
85.2%
White85.2%
Black1.5%
Hispanic10%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
18.7%
34.2%
43.7%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+43.7%
Housing tenure
85.2%
14.8%
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85086 in Anthem, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,860 → $2,153
up 15.8%
Income
$108,874 → $121,676
up 11.8%
Population
43,083 → 43,270
up 0.4%
Renter share
16.5% → 14.8%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
42.9% → 43.7%
+0.8 pts
Median age
43 → 45.5
+2.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 85086 in Anthem, AZ has climbed 15.8% since 2021, going from about $1,860 per month to roughly $2,153 today. Census figures show median household income at $121,676 today, compared with $108,874 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 14.8% of households rent today, against 16.5% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85086 covers Anthem, AZ. The median rent here is $2,153/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($121,676/yr), ZIP 85086 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85086?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85086 (Anthem, AZ) is $2,153. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85086 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85086's median rent of $2,153/mo is $188 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85086 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85086 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #35 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,153/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85086?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,153/mo in ZIP 85086. The local median household income is $121,676/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85086?

Rent in ZIP 85086 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85086 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85086 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,153/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($121,676/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85086 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85086 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.8% of ZIP 85086 households are renters, while 85.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85086 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85086 compare to the rest of Anthem?

ZIP 85086 is more affordable than Anthem overall. At $2,153/mo, it's $76 below the Anthem citywide median of $2,229/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85086 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85086 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,153/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 85086's median household income ($121,676/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85086 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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