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Scottsdale, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85250

Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,906
653/sq mi
$95,761
Median income
$583,300
Median home value
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scottsdale pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
653
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85250 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85250 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to 15,906 residents across 24.4 square miles, a density of 653 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85250 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,761 (32% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $82,918. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $583,300 (73% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,898 monthly, and 78.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Maricopa County, letting you compare 85250 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 85250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsdale, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85250.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85250, Scottsdale, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,906

Population

24.4

Area (sq mi)

653

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85250?

49.8

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$95,761

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$82,918

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85250 ranks nationally

Scottsdale, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,761 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,931

Total Housing Units

8,307

Occupied Units

1,624

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$583,300

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

$1,898

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

439

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+339%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85250 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +339% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 275
2021 +19.3% 329
2022 +28.9% 424
2023 +2.4% 434
2024 +1.3% 439

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 763 business establishments in ZIP 85250, employing approximately 12,601 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,083,339,000.

763

Businesses

12,601

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 164 21.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 104 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 88 11.5%
Retail trade 70 9.2%
Finance and insurance 64 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 46 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 42 5.5%
Construction 34 4.5%
Educational services 19 2.5%
Information 18 2.4%
Wholesale trade 17 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.9%
Manufacturing 6 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 85250 vs 85258 →

ZIP 85250 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85250 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85250 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85258 Scottsdale, AZ 23,342 2.0 mi
85251 Scottsdale, AZ 34,390 3.4 mi
85260 Scottsdale, AZ 36,056 5.1 mi
85253 Paradise Valley, AZ 17,047 4.1 mi
85256 Scottsdale, AZ 4,974 3.6 mi
85257 Scottsdale, AZ 26,755 5.2 mi
85018 Phoenix, AZ 36,065 6.0 mi
85201 Mesa, AZ 46,092 7.4 mi
85254 Scottsdale, AZ 45,801 6.6 mi
85259 Scottsdale, AZ 21,422 6.4 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85250 in? ▼
ZIP code 85250 (Scottsdale) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricopa-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85250? ▼
ZIP code 85250 in Scottsdale, AZ has a population of 15,906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85250? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85250 is $95,761, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85250? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85250 is $583,300, which is 110% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85250? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85250 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85250? ▼
ZIP code 85250 has 763 business establishments employing approximately 12,601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85250? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85250 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (164), Real estate and rental and leasing (104), Health care and social assistance (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85250? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85250 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 339%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85250? ▼
In ZIP code 85250, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85250? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85250 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85250? ▼
In ZIP code 85250, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85250? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85250 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.