ZIP 85226 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chandler city, AZ (85226)

Median Income

$103,740

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,374

Wealth inflow

Population

40,974

Unemployment

4.0%

0.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,374 for ZIP 85226 (Chandler city, AZ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.0%+7% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.0%-50% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.2%-72% vs US avg

1,725

Establishments

46,668

Employees

~27 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction4.0%
Manufacturing12.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade10.5%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Information4.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.3%
Professional, scientific, management13.3%
Education, health care, social22.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.5%
Other services4.6%
Public administration5.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 85226 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.4%, median income fell 4.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 19.8%.

Median Income

$103,740

+38% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate