Arizona · City Profile
Chandler, AZ
Chandler sits in Maricopa, Arizona, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 294,874 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Chandler has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $428,633 and median asking rent runs around $1,775 per month. Median household income hovers around $102,552. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Chandler
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85224 | Maricopa | 49,159 | $88,121 | $358,400 |
| 85225 | Maricopa | 73,116 | $78,129 | $343,600 |
| 85226 | Maricopa | 41,734 | $101,669 | $406,600 |
| 85244 | Maricopa | 0 | — | — |
| 85246 | Maricopa | 0 | — | — |
| 85248 | Maricopa | 36,305 | $87,881 | $438,400 |
| 85249 | Maricopa | 46,377 | $145,036 | $539,300 |
| 85286 | Maricopa | 48,183 | $114,480 | $485,500 |
Thinking about relocating to Chandler?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $428,633, and median rent is $1,775. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.