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Paradise Valley, AZ
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85253.
Population
12,611
Land area
15.4sq mi
People per sq mi
820
ZIP codes
1
Paradise Valley and its ZIP codes
Paradise Valley at a glance
- Paradise Valley is about 13 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 61st most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $247,159 a year, about 3.1 times the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Paradise Valley, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paradise Valley, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$247,159
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
95.0%
Bachelor's or higher
74.3%
Median age
55.8
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,627), Irish Americans (1,396), Mexican Americans (846).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Paradise Valley.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,350
2,289,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56B
FY 2026, $12,669 per person
PPP loans
$101M
987 loans, 11,448 jobs reported
How people get to work
Paradise Valley, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home25.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paradise Valley, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
3,872
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8,889
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
104° / 43°F
8.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paradise Valley, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.8%
U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Paradise Valley
1 in or overlapping Paradise Valley. Population shown
Cities near Paradise Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PhoenixCity | 6.9 mi | 518.3 |
| ScottsdaleCity | 11 mi | 184 |
| TempeCity | 11 mi | 40 |
| GuadalupeTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Fountain HillsTown | 13 mi | 20.3 |
| MesaCity | 14 mi | 141.8 |
| GlendaleCity | 14 mi | 67.2 |
| TollesonCity | 19 mi | 5.7 |
| ChandlerCity | 19 mi | 65.6 |
| Sun CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 14.4 |
| CarefreeTown | 20 mi | 8.8 |
| Maricopa ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.5 |
| YoungtownTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| GilbertTown | 20 mi | 68.8 |
| Rio VerdeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| Cave CreekTown | 21 mi | 37.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paradise Valley, AZ in?
- Paradise Valley is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Paradise Valley, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paradise Valley include 85253.
- What is the population of Paradise Valley, AZ?
- About 12,611 people live in Paradise Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paradise Valley?
- Nearby places include Phoenix (6.9 mi), Scottsdale (11 mi), Tempe (11 mi), Guadalupe (12 mi), Fountain Hills (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023