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ZIP 85302

Part of Glendale, AZ
Pop. 40,612·Maricopa County·145th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,418/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$512
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ZIP 85302 · $1,418
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,530/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,016/yr
At $1,418/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85302 (Glendale, AZ) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,612
Median income
$65,132
Median age
37
Renters
47.2%
Age distribution
22.7%
23.5%
25.8%
12.2%
15.8%
Under 1822.7%
18–3423.5%
35–5425.8%
55–6412.2%
65+15.8%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
49.5%
37.1%
White49.5%
Black7.4%
Hispanic37.1%
Asian5.7%
Education (25+)
14.8%
28.6%
36.8%
19.8%
No HS diploma14.8%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college36.8%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
52.8%
47.2%
Owner52.8%
Renter47.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85302 in Glendale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,184 → $1,418
up 19.8%
Income
$52,663 → $65,132
up 23.7%
Population
40,946 → 40,612
down 0.8%
Renter share
50% → 47.2%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
18.6% → 19.8%
+1.2 pts
Median age
35.2 → 37
+1.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 85302 in Glendale, AZ stood at $1,184 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,418, reflecting a 19.8% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $52,663 to $65,132 across the same window, up 23.7% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Renters now make up 47.2% of households, compared with 50% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85302 in Glendale, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 85302 covers Glendale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,418/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($65,132/yr), ZIP 85302 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85302?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85302 (Glendale, AZ) is $1,418. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85302 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85302's median rent of $1,418/mo is $512 (27%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 85302 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85302 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #145 out of 183 ZIPs at $1,418/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85302?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,418/mo in ZIP 85302. The local median household income is $65,132/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85302?

Rent in ZIP 85302 has decreased 2.4% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85302 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85302 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,418/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($65,132/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85302 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85302 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.2% of ZIP 85302 households are renters, while 52.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85302 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85302 compare to the rest of Glendale?

ZIP 85302 is more affordable than Glendale overall. At $1,418/mo, it's $131 below the Glendale citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85302 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85302 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,418/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85302's median household income ($65,132/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85302 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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