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Scottsdale, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85260

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

36,056
959/sq mi
$97,177
Median income
$698,200
Median home value
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
959
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85260 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85260 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.6 square miles in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 36,056 residents, producing a population density of 959 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85260 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85260 sits at $97,177 (34% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $71,468. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $698,200 (107% above the state average) with median rent at $2,132 per month, and 59.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85260 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85260 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85260

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85260.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85260, Scottsdale, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

36,056

Population

37.6

Area (sq mi)

959

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85260?

43.6

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$97,177

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$71,468

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85260 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,177 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.3%

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

What does housing look like?

21,048

Total Housing Units

19,130

Occupied Units

1,918

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.9%
Renter 40.1%

$698,200

Median Home Value

+107% vs state

$2,132

Median Rent

1993

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

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

349

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+249%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85260 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 221
2021 +15.4% 255
2022 +25.9% 321
2023 +7.2% 344
2024 +1.6% 349

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 3,684 business establishments in ZIP 85260, employing approximately 54,537 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,873,400,000.

3,684

Businesses

54,537

Employees

$3.9B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 607 16.5%
Health care and social assistance 535 14.5%
Retail trade 334 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 334 9.1%
Finance and insurance 310 8.4%
Construction 272 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 250 6.8%
Wholesale trade 216 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 201 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 189 5.1%
Manufacturing 97 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 79 2.1%
Information 79 2.1%
Educational services 75 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 67 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 28 0.8%
Industries not classified 5 0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.1%

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 85260 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 85260 ranks #4 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 85260 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 85260 ranks #7 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 3.1 mi
85254 Scottsdale, AZ 45,801 3.5 mi
85250 Scottsdale, AZ 15,906 5.1 mi
85259 Scottsdale, AZ 21,422 4.8 mi
85054 Phoenix, AZ 5,384 5.4 mi
85032 Phoenix, AZ 65,485 6.6 mi
85253 Paradise Valley, AZ 17,047 5.9 mi
85251 Scottsdale, AZ 34,390 8.1 mi
85255 Scottsdale, AZ 37,270 6.5 mi
85028 Phoenix, AZ 19,157 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85260 in? ▼
ZIP code 85260 (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 85260? ▼
ZIP code 85260 in Scottsdale, AZ has a population of 36,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85260? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85260 is $97,177, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85260? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85260 is $698,200, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85260? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85260 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85260? ▼
ZIP code 85260 has 3,684 business establishments employing approximately 54,537 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85260? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85260 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (607), Health care and social assistance (535), Retail trade (334). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85260? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85260 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. 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 85260? ▼
In ZIP code 85260, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.3% 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 85260? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85260 is 19.5 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 85260? ▼
In ZIP code 85260, approximately 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85260? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85260 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Scottsdale, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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