85255 ZIP Code
Scottsdale, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85255 |
| City/Town: | Scottsdale |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,685 |
| Median Household Income: | $136,486 |
| Per Capita Income: | $87,885 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,621 |
| Median Home Value: | $877,200 |
| Land Area: | 88.2 sq miles
228.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6682, -111.8225 |
Population Information (85255 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,685 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,861 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,824 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,321 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,764 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,677 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,919 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,403 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,198 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,265 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,124 | 16.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,675 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,597 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,976 | 13.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,409 | 10.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,357 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85255 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $877,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,352 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,621 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,969 | 83.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,652 | 16.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,643 | 71.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,326 | 28.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85255 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,601 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 270 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 259 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,066 | 9.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,869 | 14.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,066 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13,168 | 39.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,903 | 29.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 68.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85255 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $136,486 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $212,810 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $164,301 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $87,885 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85255 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,401 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,651 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 750 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,719 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,084 | 86.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,340 | 6.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,221 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85255 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,025 | 87.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 734 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 106 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,856 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 591 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,347 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,975 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,338 | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,494 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 329 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,446 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85255 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 701 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 204 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 424 | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 742 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,048 | 5.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,652 | 8.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,806 | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,702 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,094 | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 6,596 | 34.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85255 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,463 | 58.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,109 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 16 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 227 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 259 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 6,000 | 30.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85255 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 85 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 868 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,558 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 637 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,736 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 664 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 397 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,189 | 16.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,701 | 18.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,026 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,425 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 872 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 493 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85255 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (85255 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,610 | 97.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 36,147 | 82.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,017 | 29.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 870 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85255 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,296 | 70.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,873 | 36.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,248 | 27.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 558 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 293 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 177 | 0.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85255 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,461 | 68.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,284 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 96 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 461 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,118 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 859 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,328 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85255 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 200 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,900 | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,883 | 30.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 10,181 | 45.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,839 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 464 | 2.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 12 | 0.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 49 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 39 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 54 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85255 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 250 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,341 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,357 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,577 | 33.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,986 | 26.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,110 | 9.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85255 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,419 | 49.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 244 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,068 | 47.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 36 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 122 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85255 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 422 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,054 | 31.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,426 | 44.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,067 | 21.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85255 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 198 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 39 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 18 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 60 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 177 | 1.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,472 | 10.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,276 | 46.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5,403 | 39.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85255 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,145 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $875 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,352 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (85255 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,969 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,298 | 59.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,450 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,264 | 11.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,261 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,632 | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,485 | 39.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.73 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85255 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,960 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,253 | 23.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,723 | 65.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 379 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,552 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,931 | 21.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85255 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,909 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 399 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 365 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,529 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,829 | 31.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,787 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85255 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,737 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,247 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,480 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,950 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 169 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,360 | 34.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,421 | 61.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85255 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,411 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,996 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,859 | 47.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,583 | 43.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,425 | 40.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 554 | 9.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85255 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,750 | 88.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 873 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,935 | 565.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,935 | 565.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,935 | 565.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,484 | 170.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 238 | 27.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 108 | 12.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 658 | 75.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 932 | 106.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85255 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,364 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,949 | 87.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,415 | 12.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,241 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,838 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 904 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 432 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85255 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,969 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,820 | 99.2% | 89.4% |
Scottsdale, AZ85255