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ZIP 85335

Pop. 36,088·Maricopa County·66th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,908/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$57
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ZIP 85335 · $1,908
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$2,030
3 BR
$2,710
4 BR+
$3,000
Research median
$2,030/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
$22,896/yr
At $1,908/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85335 (El Mirage, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,088
Median income
$78,050
Median age
32.7
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
27.7%
25.6%
26.4%
Under 1827.7%
18–3425.6%
35–5426.4%
55–6410.3%
65+10.1%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
38.2%
49.3%
White38.2%
Black7.9%
Hispanic49.3%
Asian1.2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
18.8%
30.8%
34.7%
15.8%
No HS diploma18.8%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+15.8%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85335 in El Mirage, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,524 → $1,908
up 25.2%
Income
$65,072 → $78,050
up 19.9%
Population
35,410 → 36,088
up 1.9%
Renter share
33.3% → 30.3%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
14.8% → 15.8%
+1.0 pts

The median rent in ZIP 85335 in El Mirage, AZ stood at $1,524 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,908, reflecting a 25.2% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $65,072 to $78,050 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 35,410 residents to roughly 36,088. Renters now make up 30.3% of households, compared with 33.3% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85335 in El Mirage, AZ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85335 covers El Mirage, AZ. The median rent here is $1,908/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($78,050/yr), ZIP 85335 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85335?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85335 (El Mirage, AZ) is $1,908. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85335 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85335's median rent of $1,908/mo is $57 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85335 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85335 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #66 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,908/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85335?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,908/mo in ZIP 85335. The local median household income is $78,050/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85335?

Rent in ZIP 85335 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85335 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85335 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,908/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($78,050/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85335 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85335 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.3% of ZIP 85335 households are renters, while 69.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85335 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85335 compare to the rest of El Mirage?

ZIP 85335 is more affordable than El Mirage overall. At $1,908/mo, it's $23 below the El Mirage citywide median of $1,931/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85335 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85335 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,908/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 85335's median household income ($78,050/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85335 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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