85253 ZIP Code – Paradise Valley, Arizona
85253 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Paradise Valley, Arizona, part of Maricopa County with a population of approximately 17,149 residents. At $172,857, the median household income here runs well above the Arizona average and well above the U.S. average. At $1,671,100, median home values run well above the national average, with 84.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,949 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 83% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 2.1%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 5.7% is well below the U.S. average. About 70.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 54.0, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 85018, 85028, 85258.
ZIP Code 85253 Data
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ZIP 85253 vs. Arizona vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 85253 | AZ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 17k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $172k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.7M | $273k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,949 | $1,181 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.0 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | 17.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 70.7% | 26.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 85018 – Phoenix
- 85028 – Phoenix
- 85258 – Scottsdale
- 85250 – Scottsdale
- 85251 – Scottsdale
- 85016 – Phoenix
- 85254 – Scottsdale
- 85020 – Phoenix
- 85008 – Phoenix
- 85260 – Scottsdale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85018 | PHOENIX | 38,411 | $85,335 |
| 85028 | PHOENIX | 18,174 | $112,865 |
| 85258 | SCOTTSDALE | 25,479 | $99,802 |
| 85250 | SCOTTSDALE | 15,290 | $88,608 |
| 85251 | SCOTTSDALE | 40,709 | $86,201 |