85257 ZIP Code
Scottsdale, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85257 |
| City/Town: | Scottsdale |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,133 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,382 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,902 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,050 |
| Median Home Value: | $396,600 |
| Land Area: | 6.9 sq miles
17.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4632, -111.9138 |
Population Information (85257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,133 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,634 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,499 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,188 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 876 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 735 | 2.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,144 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,450 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,792 | 25.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,323 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,818 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,697 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,277 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,684 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,592 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,557 | 5.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $396,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,689 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,050 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,622 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,428 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,469 | 64.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,153 | 35.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,740 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 712 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 618 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,064 | 17.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,437 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,725 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,800 | 32.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,384 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85257 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,382 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,703 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,097 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,902 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,803 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,971 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 800 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,353 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,327 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,549 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,043 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,241 | 80.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 763 | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 643 | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,101 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 547 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,805 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,447 | 8.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,952 | 16.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,950 | 13.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 71 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 79 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 852 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85257 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 695 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 397 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 887 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,170 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,158 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,323 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,958 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,702 | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,780 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,552 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85257 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,100 | 72.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,062 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 100 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 329 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,132 | 17.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85257 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,188 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,237 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 410 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,741 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 670 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 338 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,595 | 14.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,334 | 18.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,108 | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,078 | 11.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 648 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 563 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (85257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,426 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,575 | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,166 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,366 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85257 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,142 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,334 | 29.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,053 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 435 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 224 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 781 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85257 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,185 | 51.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,071 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 150 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 675 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 953 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,060 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,121 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,835 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85257 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 57 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,242 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 568 | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 862 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,905 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,643 | 22.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,045 | 25.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,508 | 21.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 130 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 90 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85257 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 356 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,732 | 10.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,116 | 31.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,210 | 38.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,384 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 252 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85257 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,895 | 33.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 68 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,510 | 65.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 80 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85257 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 748 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,274 | 42.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,957 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,643 | 18.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85257 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 900 | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 466 | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 429 | 4.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 456 | 4.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,161 | 12.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,531 | 37.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,458 | 26.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 68 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85257 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,702 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $424 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,689 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (85257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,622 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,134 | 28.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,087 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,981 | 27.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,108 | 34.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,801 | 12.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,411 | 30.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.03 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85257 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,048 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,457 | 53.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,409 | 31.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 374 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,737 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,054 | 36.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85257 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,486 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 291 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 493 | 11.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,113 | 24.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 735 | 16.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,854 | 41.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,831 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,480 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,792 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,149 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 115 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,736 | 41.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,298 | 55.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85257 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,676 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,160 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,815 | 67.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,282 | 30.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,053 | 25.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 63 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,955 | 89.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 337 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,178 | 943.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,178 | 943.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,178 | 943.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 437 | 129.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 133 | 39.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,369 | 406.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 83 | 24.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85257 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,945 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,914 | 86.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,031 | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,795 | 9.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 629 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 404 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 203 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85257 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,622 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,845 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Scottsdale, AZ85257