| ZIP Code | 85257 |
|---|---|
| City | Scottsdale |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/520/602/623/928 |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft |
| Latitude | 33.463212 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.913762 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.8% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 143 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,685 (16.9%) |
| Some College | 1,986 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 3,831 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,053 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,135 (46.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,828 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $453,200 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,812/mo ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,392 |
| Vacant Units | 1,721 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,392 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,721 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 85257 is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 29,055, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 85257 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,828 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85257 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $453,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,812 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 85257 is majority White (69.93%). Residents are well-educated — 55.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85257 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 85257 in Scottsdale, AZ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,055 residents, a median household income of $79,828, and a median home value of $453,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.