City

Paradise Valley, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥17,202Population
💰$182,150Median HH Income▲ 139% above avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓75.1%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 5.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White78.0%
Hispanic11.2%
Black0.2%
Asian5.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads75.1% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma96 (0.7%)
HS Graduate974 (7.6%)
Some College841 (6.5%)
Associates1,299 (10.1%)
Bachelors677 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree9,010 (69.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 7.6%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 69.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad7.6%
Some College6.5%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate69.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
73%

Financials

Median HH Income$182,150 ▲ 139% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,935/mo
Total Housing Units8,815
Vacant Units1,450

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
47%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Paradise Valley, AZ

Paradise Valley is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,202 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Paradise Valley is a affluent community. The median household income of $182,150 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Paradise Valley is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $2,000,000+, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,935 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paradise Valley is highly educated. 75.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.96%).

Paradise Valley, AZ offers residents above-average earning potential within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Paradise Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85253 17,202 $182,150 $2,000,000+ $1,935 2.1% 75.1% 84.4%