85259 ZIP Code
Scottsdale, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85259 |
| City/Town: | Scottsdale |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,241 |
| Median Household Income: | $140,533 |
| Per Capita Income: | $73,301 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,781 |
| Median Home Value: | $857,500 |
| Land Area: | 20.7 sq miles
53.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6010, -111.8095 |
Population Information (85259 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,241 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,137 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,104 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 771 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 867 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,310 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,764 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 700 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,475 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,059 | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,692 | 16.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,692 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,301 | 10.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,091 | 13.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,664 | 7.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 855 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85259 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $857,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,562 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,781 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,441 | 87.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,340 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,357 | 77.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,084 | 22.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85259 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,829 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 131 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 183 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,377 | 8.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,688 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 933 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,290 | 37.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,227 | 31.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 68.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85259 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $140,533 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $194,620 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $159,715 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $73,301 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85259 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,902 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,635 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 267 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,888 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,547 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,315 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 754 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85259 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,294 | 77.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 594 | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 112 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,183 | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 409 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,649 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,238 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,727 | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,286 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 90 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 307 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85259 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 126 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 121 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 343 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 485 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 380 | 4.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,105 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 882 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,694 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,170 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,135 | 33.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85259 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,594 | 62.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 309 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 224 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 436 | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,934 | 27.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85259 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 84 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 263 | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 573 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 359 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,125 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 458 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 146 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,476 | 13.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,953 | 18.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,375 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 938 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 531 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 354 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85259 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 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 (85259 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,978 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,436 | 78.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,835 | 30.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,260 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85259 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,910 | 73.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,542 | 37.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,845 | 30.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 250 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 173 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 305 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85259 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,422 | 78.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 506 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 313 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 139 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 513 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 803 | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 38 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85259 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 585 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,831 | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,772 | 44.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,900 | 26.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 418 | 3.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 60 | 0.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 126 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 29 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85259 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 53 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 892 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,786 | 16.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,793 | 25.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,873 | 35.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,384 | 12.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85259 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,300 | 35.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 109 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,892 | 62.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 35 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 97 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85259 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 413 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,419 | 25.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,398 | 46.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,211 | 23.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85259 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 67 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 17 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 23 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 217 | 2.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,124 | 15.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,099 | 42.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,810 | 38.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85259 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,199 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $847 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,562 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.78 | 2.38 |
Households (85259 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,441 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,015 | 63.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,070 | 21.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,052 | 11.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,938 | 20.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,460 | 26.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,765 | 39.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85259 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,305 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,974 | 21.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,380 | 68.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 152 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 764 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,990 | 21.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85259 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,764 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 203 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 141 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,885 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,647 | 34.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 888 | 18.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85259 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,070 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,022 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,238 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,878 | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 124 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 763 | 40.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 991 | 52.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85259 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,077 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,974 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,527 | 51.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,301 | 43.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,274 | 42.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 146 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85259 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,904 | 85.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 237 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,337 | 1408.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,337 | 1408.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,337 | 1408.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 803 | 338.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 76 | 32.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 5.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 263 | 111.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 325 | 137.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85259 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,470 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,665 | 82.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,805 | 17.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 888 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,443 | 6.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,007 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 467 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85259 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,441 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,230 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Scottsdale, AZ85259