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ZIP 85304

Part of Glendale, AZ
Pop. 29,861·Maricopa County·97th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,726/mo
Year-over-Year
-21.9%
Month-over-Month
-7.9%
vs US Median
-$239
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ZIP 85304 · $1,726
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,670/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
$20,712/yr
At $1,726/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 21.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-21.9% YoY, -7.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85304 (Glendale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,861
Median income
$86,927
Median age
41.1
Renters
18.9%
Age distribution
21.3%
21%
26.1%
13.7%
17.9%
Under 1821.3%
18–3421%
35–5426.1%
55–6413.7%
65+17.9%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
64.8%
31.1%
White64.8%
Black2.5%
Hispanic31.1%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
28.4%
36.9%
24.8%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college36.9%
Bachelor's+24.8%
Housing tenure
81.1%
18.9%
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85304 in Glendale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,295 → $86,927
up 18.6%
Population
28,587 → 29,861
up 4.5%
Renter share
22.5% → 18.9%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 24.8%
+0.7 pts
Median age
38.4 → 41.1
+2.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $73,295 to $86,927 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 85304 in Glendale, AZ adding about 1,274 residents over the five-year window, up 4.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 22.5% to 18.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85304 covers Glendale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,726/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($86,927/yr), ZIP 85304 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 21.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85304?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85304 (Glendale, AZ) is $1,726. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85304 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85304's median rent of $1,726/mo is $239 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85304 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85304 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #97 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,726/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85304?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,726/mo in ZIP 85304. The local median household income is $86,927/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85304?

Rent in ZIP 85304 has decreased 21.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85304 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85304 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,726/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($86,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85304 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85304 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.9% of ZIP 85304 households are renters, while 81.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85304 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85304 compare to the rest of Glendale?

ZIP 85304 is pricier than Glendale as a whole. At $1,726/mo, it's $202 above the Glendale citywide median of $1,524/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85304 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85304 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,726/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 85304's median household income ($86,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85304 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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