85256 ZIP Code — Scottsdale, AZ

Maricopa County, Arizona

ZIP code 85256 is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 34.20 square miles and serves a population of 4,139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928/480/520/602/623.

About ZIP code 85256

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,560. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 85256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,139

population

34.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scottsdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85203 Mesa (3.6 mi) 85213 Mesa (3.8 mi) 85201 Mesa (5.9 mi) 85259 Scottsdale (6.1 mi) 85205 Mesa (6.2 mi) 85250 Scottsdale (7 mi) 85258 Scottsdale (7.1 mi) 85268 Fountain Hills (7.3 mi) 85204 Mesa (7.4 mi) 85251 Scottsdale (8 mi) 85215 Mesa (8.2 mi) 85206 Mesa (8.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,139
Population density	121 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	34.20 sq mi
Water area	1.24 sq mi
Latitude	33.5038
Longitude	-111.7841
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	928/480/520/602/623

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.0%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,139

Population

121

People per sq mi

26.9

Median age

$43,560

Median household income

$17,368

Per capita income

$110,300

Median home value

$803

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

35.1%

Poverty rate

19.1%

Unemployment

1,060

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

260

Under 5

256

132

5–9

130

218

10–14

213

185

15–19

181

20–24

428

25–34

420

196

35–44

192

241

45–54

237

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

118

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,472	35.6%
18 and over	2,667	64.4%
65 and over	327	7.9%
Median age	26.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 80%

Two or more races 11.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

White 2.7%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3,453	80%
Two or more races	486	11.3%
Hispanic or Latino	177	4.1%
White	115	2.7%
Other race	84	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.0%	6.4%

Under $10k 14.5%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.5%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$43,560

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 10.4%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,300
Median rent / month	$803
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	63.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	34.7%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	33.4%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	44.7%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	91.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	217	19.0%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	246	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	667	58.4%
Households with children under 18	487	42.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	26.1%
Average household size	3.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.8%	60.6%
Married	18.9%	13.1%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%
Widowed	5.3%	5.8%
Divorced	10.7%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 20.6%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	160	12.2%
Kindergarten	144	11.0%
Elementary school	593	45.3%
High school	296	22.6%
College / grad school	117	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 25.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.3%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Retail trade 9.4%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 3.5%

Information 2.4%

Construction 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.5%
Government	40.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 35.1%

Under 18 years 44.9%

18 and over 30.0%

Married-couple families 24.4%

Female-led households 19.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.3%
Retirement income	9.9%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	14.8%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.4%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	30.3%
Poor mental health	22.0%
Poor physical health	18.9%
No health insurance	22.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	41.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	30.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.4%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	19.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,623	87.5%
Spanish	45	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,139	100.0%
Born in same state	4,139	100.0%
Born in different state	3,872	93.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	102	2.5%
French	67	1.6%
German	16	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.4%
Arab	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	93.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85256

What city is ZIP code 85256 in?

ZIP code 85256 is primarily assigned to Scottsdale, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85256 in?

ZIP code 85256 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 85256 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 85256 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85256?

35% of residents in ZIP code 85256 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85256?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 85256 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 85256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 85256 in?

ZIP code 85256 observes the MST timezone.