85253 ZIP Code
Paradise Valley, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85253 |
| City/Town: | Paradise Valley |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,149 |
| Median Household Income: | $172,857 |
| Per Capita Income: | $76,810 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,948 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,671,100 |
| Land Area: | 18.1 sq miles
46.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.5442, -111.9588 |
Population Information (85253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,149 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,606 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,543 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 53.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 773 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 669 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 620 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,028 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 580 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,295 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,836 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,052 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,729 | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,517 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,846 | 16.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,549 | 9.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 655 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,671,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,949 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,948 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,408 | 82.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,540 | 17.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,284 | 84.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,124 | 15.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,479 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 94 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 141 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,108 | 8.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,887 | 14.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 759 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,950 | 36.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,540 | 33.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 70.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85253 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $172,857 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $318,124 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $225,227 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $76,810 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,047 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,876 | 98.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 164 | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,784 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,843 | 86.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 474 | 6.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 559 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,119 | 82.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 45 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 675 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 476 | 2.8% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 347 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,415 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,273 | 7.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,037 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,434 | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 127 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 476 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85253 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 280 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 38 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 372 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 175 | 2.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 507 | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 606 | 8.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 404 | 5.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 832 | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 771 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,423 | 46.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85253 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,514 | 70.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 244 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 35 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 90 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 253 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,666 | 21.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85253 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 100 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 204 | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 364 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 130 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 718 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 129 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 426 | 5.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,217 | 15.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,330 | 16.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,110 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 717 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 284 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 147 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.1% | 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 (85253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,448 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,454 | 78.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,800 | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 691 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85253 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,643 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,005 | 40.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,789 | 24.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 154 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 47 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 117 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85253 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,940 | 77.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 385 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 53 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 85 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 289 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 135 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,051 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85253 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 73 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,139 | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,314 | 14.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,462 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,707 | 19.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,776 | 19.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 771 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 680 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 16 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 10 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85253 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 163 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 408 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,543 | 17.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,750 | 19.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,375 | 37.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,709 | 19.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85253 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,203 | 43.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 32 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,985 | 53.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 55 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 94 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85253 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 124 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,777 | 24.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,063 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,444 | 33.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85253 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 61 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 9 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 29 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 52 | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 280 | 4.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 479 | 7.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 792 | 12.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4,582 | 72.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85253 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,949 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.60 | 2.38 |
Households (85253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,408 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,655 | 62.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,262 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 951 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,308 | 17.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,753 | 23.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,284 | 44.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.68 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85253 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,438 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,003 | 26.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,801 | 64.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 153 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 452 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,651 | 22.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85253 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,922 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 110 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 196 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 969 | 33.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 973 | 33.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 674 | 23.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,268 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 932 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,139 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,527 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 109 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 486 | 31.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 932 | 61.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85253 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,601 | 85.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,355 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,641 | 69.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 603 | 25.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 536 | 22.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 111 | 4.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,804 | 86.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 414 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,345 | 566.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,345 | 566.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,345 | 566.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 538 | 130.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 82 | 19.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 23 | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 466 | 112.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 375 | 90.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85253 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,376 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,104 | 86.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,272 | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,070 | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 772 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 351 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 79 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85253 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,408 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,323 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
Paradise Valley, AZ85253