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ZIP 85355

Part of Waddell, AZ
Pop. 14,460·Maricopa County·24th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,252/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$287
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ZIP 85355 · $2,252
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,380
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,680
4 BR+
$4,080
Research median
$2,760/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
$27,024/yr
At $2,252/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 (-0.1% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85355 (Waddell, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,460
Median income
$123,055
Median age
37.8
Renters
8.4%
Age distribution
25.3%
20.5%
27.9%
13.7%
12.5%
Under 1825.3%
18–3420.5%
35–5427.9%
55–6413.7%
65+12.5%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
62.2%
30.2%
White62.2%
Black3.4%
Hispanic30.2%
Asian1.1%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
27.3%
41.8%
24.7%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college41.8%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
91.6%
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85355 in Waddell, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$100,586 → $123,055
up 22.3%
Population
12,713 → 14,460
up 13.7%
Renter share
6.8% → 8.4%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
22.9% → 24.7%
+1.8 pts
Median age
36.8 → 37.8
+1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $100,586 to $123,055 across the same window, up 22.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 85355 in Waddell, AZ adding about 1,747 residents over the five-year window, up 13.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 6.8% to 8.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85355 covers Waddell, AZ. The median rent here is $2,252/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($123,055/yr), ZIP 85355 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85355?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85355 (Waddell, AZ) is $2,252. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85355 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85355's median rent of $2,252/mo is $287 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85355 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85355 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #24 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,252/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85355?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,252/mo in ZIP 85355. The local median household income is $123,055/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85355?

Rent in ZIP 85355 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 85355 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85355 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,252/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($123,055/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85355 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85355 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.4% of ZIP 85355 households are renters, while 91.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85355 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85355 compare to the rest of Waddell?

ZIP 85355 is more affordable than Waddell overall. At $2,252/mo, it's $36 below the Waddell citywide median of $2,288/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85355 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85355 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,252/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 85355's median household income ($123,055/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85355 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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