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U.S. ZIP Code · AZ85248

Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Typical home value

$560,620[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.6%
5-year / yr
+4.1%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+97.4%
vs metro
+25.7%
vs state
+44.1%
ZIP 85248 location in AZ
Location of ZIP 85248 in AZ

Price history

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

The typical home in 85248 is worth $560,620 — 25.7% above the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,245 a month — a 4.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,245[2]
Gross yield
4.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,086[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
37,095[3]
Median household income
$94,495[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
9
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
3
  • Hamilton High School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

    3,675 students

  • BASIS Chandler

    High · Grades 5–12 · BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90842)

    1,166 students

  • Bogle Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

    1,066 students

  • Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

    809 students

  • Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

    634 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 yield4.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$26,936

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$2,835
Loan principal$448,496
Down payment$112,124
Total interest paid$572,032

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 ratio1.59
Monthly cost to own$3,559
Monthly rent$2,245

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
40th percentile[1]
Rental yield
55th percentile[2]
Property tax
87th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85248?
The typical home in 85248 is worth $560,620, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 85248?
Home values in 85248 are down 1.6% over the past year, and up 4.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 85248?
A typical home in 85248 rents for about $2,245 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 85248?
The effective property tax rate in 85248 is 0.6% — roughly $3,086 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 85248?
ZIP code 85248 has a population of 37,095 and a median household income of $94,495.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Mesa, AZ

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

    Typical home
    $558,765
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Scottsdale, AZ

    Typical home
    $558,555
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Gilbert, AZ

    Typical home
    $557,050
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Mesa, AZ

    Typical home
    $554,285
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Goodyear, AZ

    Typical home
    $550,788
    Gross yield
    4.0%

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