How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85209?

The typical home in 85209 is worth $445,979, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 85209?

Home values in 85209 are down 1.3% over the past year, and up 4.1% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 85209?

A typical home in 85209 rents for about $1,938 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.

What is the property tax rate in 85209?

The effective property tax rate in 85209 is 0.4% — roughly $2,002 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 85209 has a population of 43,150 and a median household income of $84,432.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · AZ85209

Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Typical home value

$445,979^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -1.3%
5-year / yr: +4.1%
10-year / yr: +6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +57.0%
vs metro: ≈ metro median
vs state: +14.6%

Price history

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

The typical home in 85209 is worth $445,979. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,938 a month — a 5.2% 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: $1,938^[2]
Gross yield: 5.2%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.1%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 0.4%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,002^[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: 43,150^[3]
Median household income: $84,432^[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: 11
Elementary: 5
Middle: 2
High: 2

Desert Ridge High
High · Grades 8–12 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2,222 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (834265)
1,040 students
Desert Ridge Jr. High
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
950 students
Augusta Ranch Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
944 students
Superstition Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
774 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield5.2%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%

Annual rent$23,260

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$2,255

Loan principal$356,783

Down payment$89,196

Total interest paid$455,057

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.44

Monthly cost to own$2,794

Monthly rent$1,938

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: 36th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 72nd percentile^[2]
Property tax: 50th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85209?: The typical home in 85209 is worth $445,979, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 85209?: Home values in 85209 are down 1.3% over the past year, and up 4.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 85209?: A typical home in 85209 rents for about $1,938 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 85209?: The effective property tax rate in 85209 is 0.4% — roughly $2,002 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 85209?: ZIP code 85209 has a population of 43,150 and a median household income of $84,432.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

85339 vs 85209 →
Phoenix, AZ
Typical home
$445,318
Gross yield
5.9%
85225 vs 85209 →
Chandler, AZ
Typical home
$448,865
Gross yield
4.7%
85388
Surprise, AZ
Typical home
$449,590
Gross yield
6.0%
85203
Mesa, AZ
Typical home
$451,578
Gross yield
3.6%
85338
Goodyear, AZ
Typical home
$439,653
Gross yield
4.9%
85021
Phoenix, AZ
Typical home
$439,641
Gross yield
3.3%

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