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ZIP 85396

Population: 42,181 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 85396 is $456,467 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $449,990 after a median 85 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,153/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$456,467

Typical home value

-0.5%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$456,467
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
-2.9%
5-year appreciation
+7.1%
10-year appreciation
+73.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$519,329

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$449,990
Median list price
$449,495
Median price per sqft
$237
1-year sale-price change
-0.8%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
320
For-sale inventory
440
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
512
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
71 days
New listings (monthly)
102

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,153/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,493/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,287/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,537/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.7 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289), West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923), The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287)
Schools include
Verrado High School, West-MEC - Verrado High School, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills, Verrado Middle School, Verrado Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hassayampa Landfill (15.3 mi)

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
8.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,108
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,082

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Buckeye Municipal Airport (BXK) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Luke Air Force Base (LUF) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
39
Hospitals include
BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX, HONORHEALTH TEMPE MEDICAL CENTER, COLLEGE MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2013
Housing built before 1970
0.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
94.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,803
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
91.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 85396State medianUS median
Typical home value$456,467—$288,527
Median sale price$449,990—$325,000
Median days on market85 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,153/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,803—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 85396?
$456,467.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85396?
$449,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85396?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85396?
Typical rent: $2,153/month.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85396?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85396?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 85396 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85396?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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