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Paradise Valley, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85253

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

17,047
366/sq mi
$184,979
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paradise Valley pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
366
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85253 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85253 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paradise Valley, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to 17,047 residents across 46.6 square miles, a density of 366 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85253 skews affluent, with a median household income of $184,979 (155% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $142,712. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. Housing costs here run $2,000,000+ for a typical home value (493% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,018 a month; 84.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 85253 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Maricopa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 85253

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paradise Valley, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85253.

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 85253, Paradise Valley, 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

17,047

Population

46.6

Area (sq mi)

366

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85253?

51.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

15.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$184,979

Median Household Income

+155% vs state

$142,712

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85253 ranks nationally

Paradise Valley, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$184,979 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,151

Total Housing Units

7,654

Occupied Units

1,497

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+493% vs state

$2,018

Median Rent

1986

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

-2.8%

YoY Change (2022)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85253 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +4.2% 209
2019 +2.9% 215
2020 -2.7% 210
2021 +15.0% 241
2022 -2.8% 235

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 964 business establishments in ZIP 85253, employing approximately 11,400 people with a combined annual payroll of $868,961,000.

964

Businesses

11,400

Employees

$869.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 178 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 169 17.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 135 14.0%
Finance and insurance 106 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 70 7.3%
Retail trade 66 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 60 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 4.6%
Construction 29 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 2.7%
Educational services 20 2.1%
Wholesale trade 19 2.0%
Information 14 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.1%
Manufacturing 8 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 85253 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 85253 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 85253 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 85253 ranks the highest 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
85018 Phoenix, AZ 36,065 3.2 mi
85254 Scottsdale, AZ 45,801 4.9 mi
85250 Scottsdale, AZ 15,906 4.1 mi
85028 Phoenix, AZ 19,157 3.6 mi
85258 Scottsdale, AZ 23,342 3.9 mi
85251 Scottsdale, AZ 34,390 4.2 mi
85016 Phoenix, AZ 33,896 4.6 mi
85008 Phoenix, AZ 56,145 5.9 mi
85020 Phoenix, AZ 32,850 5.7 mi
85257 Scottsdale, AZ 26,755 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85253 in? ▼
ZIP code 85253 (Paradise Valley) 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 85253? ▼
ZIP code 85253 in Paradise Valley, AZ has a population of 17,047 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85253? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85253 is $184,979, which is 142% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85253? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85253 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85253? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85253 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85253? ▼
ZIP code 85253 has 964 business establishments employing approximately 11,400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85253? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85253 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (178), Health care and social assistance (169), Real estate and rental and leasing (135). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85253? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85253 decreased by 2.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 85253? ▼
In ZIP code 85253, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.9% 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 85253? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85253 is 19.6 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 85253? ▼
In ZIP code 85253, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85253? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85253 is 5.2% 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.