What are the best cities for a franchise in Arizona?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Arizona are ZIP 85249 (score: 100/100), ZIP 85028 (score: 100/100), ZIP 85045 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Arizona compare to other states for franchises?

Arizona averages 100/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Arizona

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $133,780 in household income. ZIP 85249 leads at 100, $150,985 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 85249 Pop. 48 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$150,985
#2	ZIP 85028 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,436
#3	ZIP 85045 Pop. 7.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$154,300
#4	ZIP 85048 Pop. 34 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,198
#5	ZIP 85050 Pop. 33 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,389
#6	ZIP 85083 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$157,437
#7	ZIP 85085 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,138
#8	ZIP 85086 Pop. 43 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,543
#9	ZIP 85087 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,688
#10	ZIP 85331 Pop. 32 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,710
#11	ZIP 85641 Pop. 32 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,647
#12	ZIP 85212 Pop. 50 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,404
#13	ZIP 86011 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#14	ZIP 85284 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$154,663
#15	ZIP 85142 Pop. 87 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,236
#16	ZIP 85286 Pop. 50 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,759
#17	ZIP 85734 Pop. 5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#18	ZIP 85298 Pop. 44 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,688
#19	ZIP 85297 Pop. 36 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,684
#20	ZIP 85266 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$157,137

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Arizona, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $133,780 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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