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 High-density area
- $184,979
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $142,712. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (493% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,018.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85253 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
178 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
169 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
135 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 70
Other services (except public administration)
70 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 85253?
51.9
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
15.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$142,712
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85253 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Paradise Valley, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$184,979 Top 1% higher than 99% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,151housing units
9,151
Total Housing Units
7,654
Occupied Units
1,497
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+493% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85253 vs 85018 →
ZIP 85253 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85008
Phoenix (85008)
56,145 residents
- 85254
Scottsdale (85254)
45,801 residents
- 85018
Phoenix (85018)
36,065 residents
- 85251
Scottsdale (85251)
34,390 residents
- 85016
Phoenix (85016)
33,896 residents
- 85020
Phoenix (85020)
32,850 residents
- 85257
Scottsdale (85257)
26,755 residents
- 85258
Scottsdale (85258)
23,342 residents
- 85028 19,157
Phoenix (85028)
19,157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85253 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85253 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85253
Paradise Valley (85253)
$184,979 median income
- 85028
Phoenix (85028)
$125,054 median income
- 85254
Scottsdale (85254)
$123,203 median income
- 85258
Scottsdale (85258)
$114,111 median income
- 85250
Scottsdale (85250)
$95,761 median income
- 85018
Phoenix (85018)
$93,885 median income
- 85251
Scottsdale (85251)
$92,851 median income
- 85016
Phoenix (85016)
$87,850 median income
- 85257
Scottsdale (85257)
$86,962 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85253, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,047 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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