85251 ZIP Code – Scottsdale, Arizona
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, ZIP code 85251 is a large ZIP code within Maricopa County with a population of approximately 40,709 residents. At $86,201, the median household income here runs above the Arizona average and above the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $452,400, well above the national average, with 48.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,582 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 37% single-family (decreasing), 55% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.8%, below the national average. About 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 60.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 38.3, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 85257, 85250, 85253.
ZIP Code 85251 Data
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ZIP 85251 vs. Arizona vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 85251 | AZ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 17k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $86k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $452k | $273k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,582 | $1,181 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.3 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 17.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 60.2% | 26.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 85257 – Scottsdale
- 85250 – Scottsdale
- 85253 – Paradise Valley
- 85026 – Phoenix
- 85008 – Phoenix
- 85018 – Phoenix
- 85281 – Tempe
- 85256 – Scottsdale
- 85258 – Scottsdale
- 85201 – Mesa
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85257 | SCOTTSDALE | 30,133 | $81,382 |
| 85250 | SCOTTSDALE | 15,290 | $88,608 |
| 85253 | PARADISE VALLEY | 17,149 | $172,857 |
| 85026 | PHOENIX | Not provided | Not provided |
| 85008 | PHOENIX | 61,759 | $57,728 |