Chandler, AZ GIS Map
Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, with a population of about 275,987. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Maricopa County
- Population
- 275,987
- Elevation
- 1,214 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.3062, -111.8413
- ZIP codes (8)
- 85224, 85225, 85226, 85244, 85246, 85248 …
- Land area
- 65.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
About Chandler, AZ
Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in Arizona, after Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa. Chandler is a suburb within the Phoenix metropolitan area and is considered to be a part of the East Valley. As of the 2020 census, its population was 275,987, up from 236,123 at the 2010 census. Chandler is a commercial and tech hub for corporations like Intel, Northrop Grumman, Wells Fargo, PayPal and Boeing.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Chandler
- Gilbert, AZ4 mi
- Mesa, AZ8 mi
- Tempe, AZ10 mi
- Queen Creek, AZ13 mi
- Scottsdale, AZ14 mi
- Phoenix, AZ17 mi
- Apache Junction, AZ18 mi
- Maricopa, AZ21 mi
Other Cities in Maricopa County
GIS Data for Chandler, AZ
The Chandler map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Chandler without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Chandler Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
280,136
Households
107,693
Median household income
$108,095
Median age
37.5 years
Median home value
$507,800
Median gross rent
$1,902/mo
Owner-occupied homes
65%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.7%
Below poverty level
7.9%
Land area
65.6 sq mi
Population density
4,267 / sq mi
County
Chandler Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
236,123
April 2020 (estimates base)
276,103
July 2024 estimate
281,231
Change 2010-2020
+16.9%
Change 2020-2024
+1.9%
Photos of Chandler
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Chandler
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Chandler.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5710 W Chandler Blvd | 5710 W Chandler Blvd, 85226 | Leased | 39,431 | Aug 2037 |
| Portico Place Office Bld | 2121 W Chandler Blvd, 85224 | Leased | 4,537 | Jun 2033 |
| Chandler 101 Business Center | 2545 W Frye Rd, 85224 | Leased | 3,879 | Oct 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Chandler
General soil map unit at the city center: Mohall-Contine
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 25.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Mohall65%
Aridisols · Typic Calciargids
- Contine35%
Aridisols · Vertic Calciargids
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Chandler
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Tempe Asu, Az weather station, elevation 1,167 ft, 9.5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 106°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 38°F
Annual precipitation
8.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 71 | 74 | 80 | 87 | 95 | 104 | 106 | 105 | 101 | 91 | 79 | 69 |
| Avg low °F | 38 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 59 | 67 | 76 | 75 | 69 | 56 | 45 | 38 |
| Precip. in | 1.04 | 1.12 | 0.96 | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.06 | 0.99 | 1.30 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.95 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Chandler
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Maricopa County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 99.9 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Heat WaveVery High
- Inland FloodingVery High
- WildfireRelatively High
- HailVery High
- Strong WindVery High
- DroughtRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Chandler FAQ
What county is Chandler in?
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Chandler, Arizona is located in Maricopa County.
What is the population of Chandler?
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Chandler has a population of about 275,987, making it the number 4 of the 47 Arizona cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Chandler?
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The elevation of Chandler is approximately 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Chandler?
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ZIP codes for Chandler include 85224, 85225, 85226, 85244, 85246, 85248, 85249, 85286.
What time zone is Chandler in?
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Chandler is in the Mountain Standard Time zone (America/Phoenix).
How far is Chandler from Phoenix?
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Chandler is about 17 miles from Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, in a straight line.
What cities are near Chandler?
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Cities near Chandler include Gilbert, AZ (4 miles); Mesa, AZ (8 miles); Tempe, AZ (10 miles); Queen Creek, AZ (13 miles); Scottsdale, AZ (14 miles).
Local notes for Chandler, AZ
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.