| ZIP Code | 85253 |
|---|---|
| City | Paradise Valley |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/602/623 |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft |
| Latitude | 33.544242 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.958823 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.0 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 75.1% ▲ 94% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 96 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 974 (7.6%) |
| Some College | 841 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 1,299 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 677 (5.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,010 (69.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $182,150 ▲ 139% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,935/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,815 |
| Vacant Units | 1,450 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,815 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,450 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 85253 is located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 17,202, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54 years. Economically, 85253 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $182,150 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85253 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $2,000,000+ is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,935 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 85253 is primarily White (77.96%). Residents are highly educated — 75.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85253 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 85253 in Paradise Valley, AZ is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,202 residents, a median household income of $182,150, and a median home value of $2,000,000+, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.