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ZIP 85306

Part of Glendale, AZ
Pop. 24,911·Maricopa County·131st most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,531/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$399
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ZIP 85306 · $1,531
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,430
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$1,820/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
$18,372/yr
At $1,531/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85306 (Glendale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,911
Median income
$84,779
Median age
37.9
Renters
35.2%
Age distribution
19.5%
26.3%
25.9%
16.4%
Under 1819.5%
18–3426.3%
35–5425.9%
55–6411.8%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
72.4%
20.5%
White72.4%
Black3%
Hispanic20.5%
Asian4.2%
Education (25+)
24.9%
37.6%
27.8%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
64.8%
35.2%
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85306 in Glendale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,296 → $1,531
up 18.1%
Income
$66,945 → $84,779
up 26.6%
Population
23,598 → 24,911
up 5.6%
Renter share
38.8% → 35.2%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
21.1% → 27.8%
+6.7 pts

The median rent in ZIP 85306 in Glendale, AZ stood at $1,296 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,531, reflecting a 18.1% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85306 in Glendale, AZ now reports about $84,779, up from $66,945 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 5.6% since 2021, moving from about 23,598 residents to roughly 24,911. Renters now make up 35.2% of households, compared with 38.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.8% of adults here, versus 21.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85306 in Glendale, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 85306 covers Glendale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,531/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($84,779/yr), ZIP 85306 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85306?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85306 (Glendale, AZ) is $1,531. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85306 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85306's median rent of $1,531/mo is $399 (21%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 85306 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85306 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #131 out of 183 ZIPs at $1,531/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85306?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,531/mo in ZIP 85306. The local median household income is $84,779/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85306?

Rent in ZIP 85306 has increased 6.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85306 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85306 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,531/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($84,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85306 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85306 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.2% of ZIP 85306 households are renters, while 64.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85306 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85306 compare to the rest of Glendale?

ZIP 85306 is more affordable than Glendale overall. At $1,531/mo, it's $18 below the Glendale citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85306 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85306 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,531/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 85306's median household income ($84,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85306 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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