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ZIP 85326

Part of Buckeye, AZ
Pop. 75,359·Maricopa County·58th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,931/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$20
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ZIP 85326 · $1,931
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,530
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$1,930/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$23,172/yr
At $1,931/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85326 (Buckeye, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
75,359
Median income
$89,876
Median age
34.3
Renters
18.2%
Age distribution
26.3%
25.4%
29.3%
Under 1826.3%
18–3425.4%
35–5429.3%
55–649.5%
65+9.5%
Gender
54%
46%
Male54%
Female46%
Race & ethnicity
50.2%
49.4%
White50.2%
Black6.7%
Hispanic49.4%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
16.3%
30.8%
36.1%
16.7%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college36.1%
Bachelor's+16.7%
Housing tenure
81.8%
18.2%
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85326 in Buckeye, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,615 → $1,931
up 19.6%
Income
$71,617 → $89,876
up 25.5%
Population
71,621 → 75,359
up 5.2%
Renter share
20.8% → 18.2%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
14.9% → 16.7%
+1.8 pts
Median age
32.4 → 34.3
+1.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 85326 in Buckeye, AZ stood at $1,615 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,931, reflecting a 19.6% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $71,617 to $89,876 across the same window, up 25.5% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 5.2% since 2021, moving from about 71,621 residents to roughly 75,359. Renters now make up 18.2% of households, compared with 20.8% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85326 in Buckeye, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 85326 covers Buckeye, AZ. The median rent here is $1,931/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($89,876/yr), ZIP 85326 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85326?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85326 (Buckeye, AZ) is $1,931. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85326 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85326's median rent of $1,931/mo is $20 (1%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 85326 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85326 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #58 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $1,931/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85326?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,931/mo in ZIP 85326. The local median household income is $89,876/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85326?

Rent in ZIP 85326 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85326 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85326 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,931/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($89,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85326 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85326 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.2% of ZIP 85326 households are renters, while 81.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85326 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85326 compare to the rest of Buckeye?

ZIP 85326 is more affordable than Buckeye overall. At $1,931/mo, it's $60 below the Buckeye citywide median of $1,991/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85326 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85326 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,931/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85326's median household income ($89,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85326 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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