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U.S. ZIP Code · AZ85297

Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Typical home value

$594,334[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.5%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+109.2%
vs metro
+33.3%
vs state
+52.7%
ZIP 85297 location in AZ
Location of ZIP 85297 in AZ

Price history

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

The typical home in 85297 is worth $594,334 — 33.3% above the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,133 a month — a 4.3% 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
$2,133[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,432[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
37,475[3]
Median household income
$130,755[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
12
Elementary
7
Middle
0
High
4
  • Perry High School

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

    2,601 students

  • Arizona Connections Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Arizona Connections Academy Charter School Inc. (87407)

    1,987 students

  • Campo Verde High School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)

    1,925 students

  • San Tan Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Higley Unified School District (4248)

    896 students

  • Centennial Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Higley Unified School District (4248)

    622 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 yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$25,597

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$3,005
Loan principal$475,467
Down payment$118,867
Total interest paid$606,432

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 ratio1.74
Monthly cost to own$3,704
Monthly rent$2,133

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
70th percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
30th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85297?
The typical home in 85297 is worth $594,334, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 85297?
Home values in 85297 are down 1.5% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 85297?
A typical home in 85297 rents for about $2,133 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 85297?
The effective property tax rate in 85297 is 0.4% — roughly $2,432 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 85297?
ZIP code 85297 has a population of 37,475 and a median household income of $130,755.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Phoenix, AZ

    Typical home
    $588,834
    Gross yield
    3.4%
  • Queen Creek, AZ

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

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

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

    Typical home
    $617,659
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Phoenix, AZ

    Typical home
    $625,961
    Gross yield
    4.2%

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