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ZIP 85396

Part of Buckeye, AZ
Pop. 42,181·Maricopa County·30th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,188/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$223
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ZIP 85396 · $2,188
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,120
2 BR
$2,460
3 BR
$3,310
4 BR+
$3,700
Research median
$2,460/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
$26,256/yr
At $2,188/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85396 (Buckeye, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,181
Median income
$114,056
Median age
40.5
Renters
7.3%
Age distribution
27.9%
14.1%
24.8%
12.2%
21.1%
Under 1827.9%
18–3414.1%
35–5424.8%
55–6412.2%
65+21.1%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
64%
31.2%
White64%
Black4.3%
Hispanic31.2%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
23%
35.9%
35.1%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma23%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+35.1%
Housing tenure
92.7%
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85396 in Buckeye, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,763 → $2,188
up 24.1%
Income
$105,323 → $114,056
up 8.3%
Population
32,413 → 42,181
up 30.1%
Renter share
7.4% → 7.3%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
33.3% → 35.1%
+1.8 pts
Median age
38.8 → 40.5
+1.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 85396 in Buckeye, AZ paid around $1,763 a month. That figure now sits near $2,188, up 24.1% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85396 in Buckeye, AZ now reports about $114,056, up from $105,323 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 85396 in Buckeye, AZ adding about 9,768 residents over the five-year window, up 30.1% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85396 in Buckeye, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85396 covers Buckeye, AZ. The median rent here is $2,188/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($114,056/yr), ZIP 85396 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85396?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85396 (Buckeye, AZ) is $2,188. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85396 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85396's median rent of $2,188/mo is $223 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85396 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85396 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #30 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,188/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85396?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,188/mo in ZIP 85396. The local median household income is $114,056/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85396?

Rent in ZIP 85396 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85396 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85396 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,188/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($114,056/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85396 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85396 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.3% of ZIP 85396 households are renters, while 92.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85396 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85396 compare to the rest of Buckeye?

ZIP 85396 is pricier than Buckeye as a whole. At $2,188/mo, it's $186 above the Buckeye citywide median of $2,002/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85396 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85396 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,188/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 85396's median household income ($114,056/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85396 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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