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ZIP 85353

Part of Tolleson, AZ
Pop. 49,120·Maricopa County·49th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,984/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$19
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ZIP 85353 · $1,984
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$1,980
3 BR
$2,640
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$1,980/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
$23,808/yr
At $1,984/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.4% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85353 (Tolleson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,120
Median income
$94,154
Median age
29
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
31.8%
27.4%
27.8%
Under 1831.8%
18–3427.4%
35–5427.8%
55–646.7%
65+6.2%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
27.2%
72.2%
White27.2%
Black8.2%
Hispanic72.2%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
24.8%
31.2%
29.5%
14.5%
No HS diploma24.8%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+14.5%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85353 in Tolleson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,628 → $1,984
up 21.9%
Income
$77,905 → $94,154
up 20.9%
Population
42,058 → 49,120
up 16.8%
Renter share
32.8% → 30.7%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
12% → 14.5%
+2.5 pts
Median age
27.9 → 29
+1.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 85353 in Tolleson, AZ stood at $1,628 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,984, reflecting a 21.9% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $77,905 to $94,154 across the same window, up 20.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 16.8% since 2021, moving from about 42,058 residents to roughly 49,120. Renters now make up 30.7% of households, compared with 32.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 14.5% of adults here, versus 12% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85353 in Tolleson, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85353 covers Tolleson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,984/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($94,154/yr), ZIP 85353 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85353?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85353 (Tolleson, AZ) is $1,984. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85353 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85353's median rent of $1,984/mo is $19 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85353 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85353 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #49 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $1,984/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85353?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,984/mo in ZIP 85353. The local median household income is $94,154/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85353?

Rent in ZIP 85353 has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85353 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85353 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,984/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($94,154/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85353 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85353 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of ZIP 85353 households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85353 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85353 compare to the rest of Tolleson?

ZIP 85353 sits right at the Tolleson citywide median of $1,984/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85353 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85353 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,984/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 85353's median household income ($94,154/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85353 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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