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U.S. ZIP Code · AZ85016

Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Typical home value

$526,949[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+4.1%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+85.5%
vs metro
+18.2%
vs state
+35.4%
ZIP 85016 location in AZ
Location of ZIP 85016 in AZ

Price history

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

The typical home in 85016 is worth $526,949 — 18.2% above the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,647 a month — a 3.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,647[2]
Gross yield
3.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,877[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
37,074[3]
Median household income
$87,850[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
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Camelback High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

    2,191 students

  • Madison #1 Elementary School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Madison Elementary District (4270)

    886 students

  • Madison Camelview Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Madison Elementary District (4270)

    565 students

  • Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Villa Montessori Charter School (4339)

    497 students

  • Loma Linda Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Creighton Elementary District (4263)

    455 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 yield3.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$19,759

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$2,665
Loan principal$421,559
Down payment$105,390
Total interest paid$537,676

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 ratio2.03
Monthly cost to own$3,345
Monthly rent$1,647

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
42nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
15th percentile[2]
Property tax
85th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85016?
The typical home in 85016 is worth $526,949, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 85016?
Home values in 85016 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 4.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 85016?
A typical home in 85016 rents for about $1,647 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 85016?
The effective property tax rate in 85016 is 0.5% — roughly $2,877 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 85016?
ZIP code 85016 has a population of 37,074 and a median household income of $87,850.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Scottsdale, AZ

    Typical home
    $525,982
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Gilbert, AZ

    Typical home
    $525,808
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Mammoth, AZ

    Typical home
    $529,972
    Gross yield
  • Buckeye, AZ

    Typical home
    $522,367
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Surprise, AZ

    Typical home
    $518,187
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Marana, AZ

    Typical home
    $536,388
    Gross yield
    4.7%

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