ZIP code 85256: Scottsdale, AZ
85256 is a ZIP code in Scottsdale, Arizona, mainly in Maricopa County, part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. About 3,504 people live here.
- Population
- 3,504
- Median household income
- $44,844
- Typical home value
- $190,500ACS median value
- Median rent
- $564gross, per month
- Median age
- 30.5
- Homeowners
- 81.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 85256 details
| City | Scottsdale |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Metro area | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), no daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi, plus 1.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 102 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 15.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 33.50061, -111.83506 |
Median rent in 85256 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $464/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $557/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 85256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85252 | Scottsdale, AZ | 1.9 mi | — |
| 85211 | Mesa, AZ | 2.4 mi | — |
| 85250 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.6 mi | 15,394 |
| 85267 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.7 mi | — |
| 85271 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.7 mi | — |
| 85261 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.7 mi | — |
| 85203 | Mesa, AZ | 3.9 mi | 38,035 |
| 85201 | Mesa, AZ | 4.7 mi | 51,400 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 85256?
A typical home in ZIP code 85256 is worth about $190,500 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $44,844 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Arizona average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $190,500 homeWhat can a $44,844 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 85256
What city is ZIP code 85256?
ZIP code 85256 is in Scottsdale, AZ, in Maricopa County.
What county is ZIP code 85256 in?
85256 is mainly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of ZIP code 85256?
About 3,504 people live in ZIP code 85256, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 85256 in?
85256 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It has no daylight saving time.