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U.S. ZIP Code · AZ85003

Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Typical home value

$588,834[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.7%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+107.3%
vs metro
+32.0%
vs state
+51.3%
ZIP 85003 location in AZ
Location of ZIP 85003 in AZ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 85003 is worth $588,834 — 32.0% above the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,661 a month — a 3.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,661[2]
Gross yield
3.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,287[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Maricopa County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Very High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
10,875[3]
Median household income
$60,461[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Maricopa County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+5,261[5]
Moved in
91,952
Moved out
86,691

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • Kenilworth Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Phoenix Elementary District (4256)

    489 students

  • Lowell Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Phoenix Elementary District (4256)

    274 students

  • Vista College Preparatory - Hadley

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948)

    236 students

  • City View High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Arizona Center for Youth Resources (4346)

    85 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.0%
Annual rent$19,926

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,977
Loan principal$471,067
Down payment$117,767
Total interest paid$600,820

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.20
Monthly cost to own$3,660
Monthly rent$1,661

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
73rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
8th percentile[2]
Property tax
21st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85003?
The typical home in 85003 is worth $588,834, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 85003?
Home values in 85003 are up 1.7% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 85003?
A typical home in 85003 rents for about $1,661 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 85003?
The effective property tax rate in 85003 is 0.4% — roughly $2,287 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 85003?
ZIP code 85003 has a population of 10,875 and a median household income of $60,461.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Queen Creek, AZ

    Typical home
    $587,366
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Phoenix, AZ

    Typical home
    $585,221
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Gilbert, AZ

    Typical home
    $594,334
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Mesa, AZ

    Typical home
    $562,003
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Chandler, AZ

    Typical home
    $615,797
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Chandler, AZ

    Typical home
    $560,620
    Gross yield
    4.8%

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