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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

85251

Scottsdale

ZIP Code 85251 is a standard zip code serving Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), in Maricopa County, United States. It has an estimated population of 34,390 with a median household income of $49,111. The area falls within the America/Phoenix timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $49,111

Location

State / Province
Arizona (AZ)
County
Maricopa
City
Scottsdale
Timezone
America/Phoenix

Coordinates

Latitude
33.493600
Longitude
-111.916700

Geographic Details

Land Area
7.35 mi²
Water Area
0.05 mi²
Population Density
4676.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box
33.509605°N, 33.473120°S, -111.887642°E, -111.957217°W

With 34,390 residents spread across 7.35 square miles, this area has a population density of 4676.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

34,390

Population

90th percentile

$49,111

Median Income

50th percentile

$227,300

Median Home Value

75th percentile

7.35 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 85251 is $49,111, and the median home value is $227,300.

Housing

22,441

Total Units

17,860

Occupied Units

79.6%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Scottsdale, AZ.

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What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?
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