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ZIP 85338

Part of Goodyear, AZ
Pop. 67,451·Maricopa County·94th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,754/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$197
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ZIP 85338 · $1,754
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,150
3 BR
$2,870
4 BR+
$3,180
Research median
$2,150/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
$21,048/yr
At $1,754/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85338 (Goodyear, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
67,451
Median income
$101,744
Median age
39.2
Renters
22.7%
Age distribution
25.2%
19.7%
28.7%
12%
14.3%
Under 1825.2%
18–3419.7%
35–5428.7%
55–6412%
65+14.3%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
52.7%
37.3%
White52.7%
Black8.1%
Hispanic37.3%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
22.8%
38.9%
33.2%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college38.9%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
77.3%
22.7%
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85338 in Goodyear, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,582 → $1,754
up 10.9%
Income
$86,271 → $101,744
up 17.9%
Population
57,464 → 67,451
up 17.4%
Renter share
23.3% → 22.7%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
29.1% → 33.2%
+4.1 pts
Median age
36.4 → 39.2
+2.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85338 in Goodyear, AZ has increased from $1,582 to $1,754, a 10.9% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $101,744 today, compared with $86,271 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 17.4% since 2021, moving from about 57,464 residents to roughly 67,451. College-educated residents now make up 33.2% of adults here, versus 29.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 85338 covers Goodyear, AZ. The median rent here is $1,754/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($101,744/yr), ZIP 85338 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85338?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85338 (Goodyear, AZ) is $1,754. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85338 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85338's median rent of $1,754/mo is $197 (10%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 85338 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85338 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #94 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,754/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85338?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,754/mo in ZIP 85338. The local median household income is $101,744/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85338?

Rent in ZIP 85338 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85338 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85338 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,754/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($101,744/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85338 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85338 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.7% of ZIP 85338 households are renters, while 77.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85338 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85338 compare to the rest of Goodyear?

ZIP 85338 is pricier than Goodyear as a whole. At $1,754/mo, it's $6 above the Goodyear citywide median of $1,748/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85338 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85338 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,754/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 85338's median household income ($101,744/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85338 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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