| ZIP Code | 85260 |
|---|---|
| City | Scottsdale |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,441 ft |
| Latitude | 33.608066 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.889177 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.5% ▲ 69% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 118 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,911 (13.5%) |
| Some College | 2,261 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 3,724 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,308 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,713 (57.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,854 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $637,000 ▲ 128% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,969/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,072 |
| Vacant Units | 2,008 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,072 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,008 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 85260 is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 39,842, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 85260 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,854 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85260 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $637,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,969 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (60.0%) and renters (40.0%). Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 85260 is primarily White (76.62%). Residents are highly educated — 65.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85260 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 85260 in Scottsdale, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 39,842 residents, a median household income of $103,854, and a median home value of $637,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.