85251 ZIP Code
Scottsdale, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85251 |
| City/Town: | Scottsdale |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,709 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,201 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,346 |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,315 |
| Median Home Value: | $452,400 |
| Land Area: | 7.2 sq miles
18.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4945, -111.9207 |
Population Information (85251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,709 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,490 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,219 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,234 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,024 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,785 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,168 | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,863 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,397 | 23.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,620 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,732 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,350 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,664 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,403 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,295 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,174 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $452,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,582 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 26,315 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,961 | 83.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,354 | 16.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,332 | 47.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,629 | 53.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,635 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 541 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 937 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,931 | 12.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,788 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,828 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12,860 | 40.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,750 | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85251 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,201 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $137,212 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $113,167 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,346 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,697 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,855 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 842 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,730 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,098 | 85.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,152 | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,541 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 64 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,674 | 80.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 768 | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 346 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,280 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 124 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,515 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,002 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,173 | 10.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,759 | 16.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,530 | 13.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 151 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 65 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,013 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85251 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 975 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 271 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,225 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,262 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,080 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,437 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,589 | 16.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,797 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,193 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,132 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85251 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,489 | 63.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,149 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 101 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 697 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 796 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 6,327 | 24.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85251 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 175 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,129 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,106 | 4.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 334 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,310 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,239 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 719 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 4,191 | 16.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,786 | 22.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,484 | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,784 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 962 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 636 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 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 (85251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,600 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,310 | 74.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,027 | 24.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,607 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85251 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,196 | 82.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,994 | 22.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,690 | 16.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 420 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 661 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 678 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85251 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,751 | 25.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,724 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 232 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,659 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,755 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,155 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 10,625 | 40.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 228 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 186 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85251 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,191 | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,539 | 9.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,158 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,201 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,192 | 23.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,962 | 18.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,505 | 13.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 238 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 303 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85251 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,653 | 6.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 6,099 | 23.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 10,633 | 40.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,636 | 21.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,937 | 7.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 357 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85251 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,515 | 25.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 204 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,998 | 72.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 154 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85251 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,098 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 11,908 | 54.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,817 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,138 | 9.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85251 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 169 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 71 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 165 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 570 | 5.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,821 | 17.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,114 | 30.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,286 | 31.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,136 | 11.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85251 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,774 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $591 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,582 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.75 | 2.38 |
Households (85251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,961 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,913 | 26.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,437 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 6,957 | 31.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,147 | 32.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,570 | 11.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,206 | 23.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.68 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85251 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,705 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,909 | 53.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,120 | 32.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 310 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,154 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,529 | 40.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85251 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,052 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 252 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 245 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,216 | 36.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,012 | 16.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,327 | 38.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,022 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,727 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,207 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,975 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 57 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,041 | 51.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,877 | 47.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85251 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,939 | 78.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,539 | 21.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,938 | 57.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,168 | 37.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,803 | 32.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 433 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,178 | 88.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 638 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,531 | 710.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,531 | 710.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,531 | 710.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,256 | 196.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 71 | 11.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 67 | 10.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,524 | 238.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 422 | 66.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85251 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,475 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,475 | 84.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,000 | 15.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,983 | 10.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,458 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 339 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 220 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85251 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,961 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,970 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Scottsdale, AZ85251