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ZIP 85138

Part of Maricopa, AZ
Pop. 55,260·Pinal County·68th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,873/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$92
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ZIP 85138 · $1,873
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$3,070
4 BR+
$3,400
Research median
$2,300/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
$22,476/yr
At $1,873/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyPinal County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85138 (Maricopa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,260
Median income
$95,867
Median age
37.2
Renters
17.7%
Age distribution
26.8%
20.4%
29.5%
14.6%
Under 1826.8%
18–3420.4%
35–5429.5%
55–648.7%
65+14.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
51.5%
12.3%
29.3%
White51.5%
Black12.3%
Hispanic29.3%
Asian3.1%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
28.4%
39.5%
23.7%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college39.5%
Bachelor's+23.7%
Housing tenure
82.3%
17.7%
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85138 in Maricopa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,431 → $1,873
up 30.9%
Income
$83,500 → $95,867
up 14.8%
Population
46,647 → 55,260
up 18.5%
Renter share
17% → 17.7%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
22.9% → 23.7%
+0.8 pts
Median age
36.2 → 37.2
+1.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85138 in Maricopa, AZ has climbed by $442 per month, settling near $1,873 after starting the period at $1,431. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85138 in Maricopa, AZ now reports about $95,867, up from $83,500 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 46,647 to 55,260 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.5% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85138 in Maricopa, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85138 covers Maricopa, AZ. The median rent here is $1,873/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($95,867/yr), ZIP 85138 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85138?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85138 (Maricopa, AZ) is $1,873. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85138 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85138's median rent of $1,873/mo is $92 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85138 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85138 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #68 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,873/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85138?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,873/mo in ZIP 85138. The local median household income is $95,867/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85138?

Rent in ZIP 85138 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85138 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85138 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,873/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($95,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85138 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85138 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.7% of ZIP 85138 households are renters, while 82.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85138 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85138 compare to the rest of Maricopa?

ZIP 85138 is pricier than Maricopa as a whole. At $1,873/mo, it's $42 above the Maricopa citywide median of $1,831/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85138 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85138 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,873/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 85138's median household income ($95,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85138 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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