ZIP Code 85251 is associated with the U.S. city Scottsdale in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 41,102. The 85251 ZIP Code has a median age of 37.7 years, and 20.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $64,470, while about 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 93.7% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $53,848.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 85251 is $64,470, while the region's mean household income is $102,189. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $53,848. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85251 of $53,848 is approximately 75.43% more than the per capita income in Arizona overall of $30,694. An estimated 11.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately16.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.6% of the population in 85251 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.0% of 85251 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85251, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 19.8% of 85251 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85251 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.8%), followed by Some other race (5.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 5.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 85251 are younger than average. The median age of 37.7 years in ZIP Code 85251 is approximately 1.05% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.8% of the population in 85251 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 85251 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 85251, 93.7% of the population graduated high school, while 53.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.1% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 14.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 18.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85251 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85251 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 85251, 70.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.6 minutes. Approximately 19.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85251 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 18.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 85251 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.8% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.8% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 85251, 82.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Maricopa County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 82.2% |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 85251 in January 2025 comes in at $652,032. The January 2025 value is approximately 0% higher than the $650,336 median value in August 2024, and 1% higher than the $645,250 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85251, an estimated 27.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.2% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Maricopa County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $652,032 |
| Dec 2024 | $652,027 |
| Nov 2024 | $650,989 |
| Oct 2024 | $650,492 |
| Sep 2024 | $649,933 |
| Aug 2024 | $650,336 |
| Jul 2024 | $651,164 |
| Jun 2024 | $652,002 |
| May 2024 | $651,924 |
| Apr 2024 | $649,053 |
| Mar 2024 | $646,368 |
| Feb 2024 | $645,250 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 21.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85251 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.63 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.92% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.61% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 85251 | 10.85¢/kWh | 8.84¢/kWh | 6.1¢/kWh |
| Arizona | 15.76¢/kWh | 12.84¢/kWh | 8.41¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 85251 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.84 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.26 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.11 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.33 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.17 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.97 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.58 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.98 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.86 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.33 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.5 | 1.78 | 5.46 |