Scottsdale, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85257
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,755
- 1,576/sq mi High-density area
- $86,962
- Median income Above-median income area
- $506,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scottsdale pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,576
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85257 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85257 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 26,755 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 1,576 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85257 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,962 (20% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,819. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $506,300 (50% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 61.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,849.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85257 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 85257
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsdale, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85257.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 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 85257, 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
26,755
Population
17.0
Area (sq mi)
1,576
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85257?
37.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
10.1%
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?
$86,962
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$55,819
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85257 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Scottsdale, 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)
$86,962 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
16,785housing units
16,785
Total Housing Units
14,908
Occupied Units
1,877
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$506,300
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,849
Median Rent
1971
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
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
442
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+342%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85257 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +342% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 291 |
| 2021 | +21.1% | 352 |
| 2022 | +23.8% | 436 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 445 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 442 |
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 677 business establishments in ZIP 85257, employing approximately 13,226 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,741,607,000.
677
Businesses
13,226
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 54 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.1% |
| Information | 19 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.9% |
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 85257 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85281
Tempe (85281)
57,348 residents
- 85008
Phoenix (85008)
56,145 residents
- 85282
Tempe (85282)
48,671 residents
- 85201
Mesa (85201)
46,092 residents
- 85283
Tempe (85283)
44,813 residents
- 85018
Phoenix (85018)
36,065 residents
- 85251
Scottsdale (85251)
34,390 residents
- 85257
Scottsdale (85257)
26,755 residents
- 85258
Scottsdale (85258)
23,342 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85257 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85257 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 85257
Scottsdale (85257)
$86,962 median income
- 85283
Tempe (85283)
$84,568 median income
- 85282
Tempe (85282)
$79,036 median income
- 85201
Mesa (85201)
$67,294 median income
- 85008
Phoenix (85008)
$66,353 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85257 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85251 | Scottsdale, AZ | 34,390 | 2.1 mi |
| 85281 | Tempe, AZ | 57,348 | 2.6 mi |
| 85008 | Phoenix, AZ | 56,145 | 4.1 mi |
| 85282 | Tempe, AZ | 48,671 | 4.9 mi |
| 85201 | Mesa, AZ | 46,092 | 4.3 mi |
| 85250 | Scottsdale, AZ | 15,906 | 5.2 mi |
| 85018 | Phoenix, AZ | 36,065 | 4.9 mi |
| 85256 | Scottsdale, AZ | 4,974 | 5.1 mi |
| 85283 | Tempe, AZ | 44,813 | 6.9 mi |
| 85258 | Scottsdale, AZ | 23,342 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85257, 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 (26,755 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 85257 in?
ZIP code 85257 (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 85257?
ZIP code 85257 in Scottsdale, AZ has a population of 26,755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85257?
The median household income in ZIP 85257 is $86,962, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85257?
The median home value in ZIP 85257 is $506,300, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85257?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85257 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85257?
ZIP code 85257 has 677 business establishments employing approximately 13,226 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85257?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85257 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (96), Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85257?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85257 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 342%. 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 85257?
In ZIP code 85257, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% 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 85257?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85257 is 22.3 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 85257?
In ZIP code 85257, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85257?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85257 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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