How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85212?

The typical home in 85212 is worth $562,003, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 85212?

Home values in 85212 are down 1.1% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 85212?

A typical home in 85212 rents for about $2,185 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.

What is the property tax rate in 85212?

The effective property tax rate in 85212 is 0.5% — roughly $2,677 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 85212 has a population of 55,283 and a median household income of $125,902.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · AZ85212

Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Typical home value

$562,003^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -1.1%
5-year / yr: +4.3%
10-year / yr: +6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +97.8%
vs metro: +26.0%
vs state: +44.4%

Price history

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

The typical home in 85212 is worth $562,003 — 26.0% above the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,185 a month — a 4.7% 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: $2,185^[2]
Gross yield: 4.7%^[2]
Cap rate: 2.8%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 0.5%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,677^[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: 55,283^[3]
Median household income: $125,902^[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: 19
Elementary: 10
Middle: 2
High: 4

Eastmark High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
1,887 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
1,330 students
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
983 students
Highland Jr High School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
956 students
BASIS Mesa
Other · Grades K–12 · BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949)
867 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 yield4.7%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%

Annual rent$26,226

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$2,842

Loan principal$449,602

Down payment$112,401

Total interest paid$573,443

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 ratio1.62

Monthly cost to own$3,535

Monthly rent$2,185

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: 53rd percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 47th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 57th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85212?: The typical home in 85212 is worth $562,003, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 85212?: Home values in 85212 are down 1.1% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 85212?: A typical home in 85212 rents for about $2,185 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 85212?: The effective property tax rate in 85212 is 0.5% — roughly $2,677 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 85212?: ZIP code 85212 has a population of 55,283 and a median household income of $125,902.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

85248 vs 85212 →
Chandler, AZ
Typical home
$560,620
Gross yield
4.8%
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Mesa, AZ
Typical home
$558,765
Gross yield
3.3%
85257
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical home
$558,555
Gross yield
4.2%
85234
Gilbert, AZ
Typical home
$557,050
Gross yield
4.0%
85207
Mesa, AZ
Typical home
$554,285
Gross yield
4.8%
85395
Goodyear, AZ
Typical home
$550,788
Gross yield
4.0%

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