| ZIP Code | 85262 |
|---|---|
| City | Scottsdale |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/602 |
| Elevation | 2,079 ft |
| Latitude | 33.85797 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.80515 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.5% ▲ 72% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 64% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,581 (13.5%) |
| Some College | 692 (5.9%) |
| Associates | 1,622 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 814 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,978 (59.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $173,795 ▲ 128% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,178,600 ▲ 323% above avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 8,552 |
| Vacant Units | 2,151 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,552 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,151 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 85262 is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 13,919, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.4 years. Economically, 85262 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $173,795 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85262 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,178,600 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 85262 is primarily White (88.91%). Residents are highly educated — 66.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85262 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 34% — 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 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 85262 in Scottsdale, AZ is characterized as affluent, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,919 residents, a median household income of $173,795, and a median home value of $1,178,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.