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ZIP Code 85251
Scottsdale, AZ, Maricopa County
Population
40,780
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,645
City
Scottsdale
ZIP 85251 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 85251 at a glance
- ZIP 85251 (Scottsdale) is about 87 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,851 a year, 16% more than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $554,400 (41% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,867 a month.
Local data for ZIP 85251
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 85251, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,851
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$554,400
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,867/mo
Homeownership
48.5%
Bachelor's or higher
60.7%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
20.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
2,676
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
46,575
$3.35B annual payroll
PPP loans
$305M
3,272 loans
Campaign donations
$996K
32% D, 19% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 85251, 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
106° / 39°F
8.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 85251, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 85251
ZIP codes near 85251
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 85257Scottsdale | 2.3 mi | 6.9 |
| 85250Paradise Valley | 3.2 mi | 8.4 |
| 85018Phoenix | 3.7 mi | 15.1 |
| 85281Tempe | 4.1 mi | 13.3 |
| 85253Paradise Valley | 4.2 mi | 18.1 |
| 85008Phoenix | 4.3 mi | 10.2 |
| 85026Phoenix | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| 85258Scottsdale | 4.9 mi | 10.3 |
| 85201Mesa | 5.6 mi | 9.4 |
| 85256Mesa | 5.8 mi | 34.2 |
| 85282Tempe | 6.5 mi | 11.1 |
| 85016Phoenix | 6.5 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 85251?
- ZIP code 85251 is in Scottsdale, AZ (Maricopa County).
- What county is ZIP code 85251 in?
- ZIP code 85251 is mostly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- How many people live in ZIP code 85251?
- About 40,780 people live in the 85251 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.