ZIP Code 85266 in Scottsdale, AZ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Scottsdale, Arizona
County:Maricopa County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:23:22 PM
Population:11,971 [See All]
Area Codes:928 / 602 / 520 / 480 / 623
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.7700, -111.9259
Land Area:19.617 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85266 has 11,971 residents and 5,221 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 61.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.0%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:11,971Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:12,510Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:14,548Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:610.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$157,137Source: Census ACS
Households:5,221Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$1,026,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.28Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.51Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,24611,12910,71710,64611,11211,71512,51912,93713,25313,59612,14512,18712,510
Decennial Census11,406------------------11,971------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 61.5

Male Median Age: 61.9

Female Median Age: 61.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9615723830021410290118168267399510602626769606335189
Female1031692343002199188145209354442588679759786565268186
Total1993264726004331931782633776218411,0981,2811,3851,5551,171603375
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10,77690.92%
Black:1391.17%
Hispanic:*5214.40%
Asian:2602.19%
American Indian:250.21%
Hawaiian:100.08%
Other:1211.02%
Total:11,852100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,78648.33%61.9 years
Females:6,18551.67%61.2 years
Total:11,971100%61.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:10,84886.71%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2201.76%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,2059.63%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:23711.53%
Total Population:12,510100%
Total Native Population:11,06888.47%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,44211.53%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $157,137, which is considerably higher than the state median ($76,872), is up $57,242 (57.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,137. Family households earn a median of $172,614 versus $74,760 for nonfamily households (a difference of $97,854). By gender, male median income is $157,045 and female is $104,563, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($51,415), with a current gap of $52,482 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 41.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (65.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$99,895$99,855$100,338$103,883$105,753$114,513$115,787$136,573$145,000$134,658$141,732$150,699$157,137
Median Family Income$121,320$119,509$116,029$122,518$122,753$123,750$128,051$149,394$158,103$154,583$165,503$170,000$172,614
Median NonFamily Income$54,246$62,975$53,239$49,583$57,069$64,205$60,938$82,163$82,024$65,208$65,300$72,450$74,760
Median Male Income$106,827$102,213$102,857$107,688$104,339$105,881$115,286$117,439$119,403$117,662$130,808$141,487$157,045
Median Female Income$61,275$60,337$63,318$65,500$62,895$64,907$71,767$80,298$82,331$86,236$92,386$125,714$104,563
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:4,49539.92%
Unemployed:1231.09%
Not In Labor Force:6,64258.99%
Total:11,260100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,95965.83%
Service:2976.61%
Sales and Office:1,00722.40%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:771.71%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1553.45%
Total Civilian Employed Population:4,495100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $1,026,900, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $333,900 (48.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $272,900. The median gross rent is $3,050, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,206 (65.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $287. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.75% (54.35% with a mortgage, 45.65% free-and-clear) and renters 3.25% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.11%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$693,000$623,700$605,600$601,700$609,000$648,600$702,300$739,300$754,000$766,900$788,400$899,500$1,026,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1910.44%
$1,000 to $1,499:105.49%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:2714.84%
$3,000 or more:6334.62%
No Rent:6334.62%
Total:182100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,844$1,921$2,001$2,001$2,174$2,239$2,297$2,388$2,763$2,962$2,566$3,063$3,050
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,94952.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,47744.17%
Renter Occupied:1823.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,608100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,60886.89%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):84613.11%
Total Housing Units:6,454100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6,454100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:6,454100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 67.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (32.60%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 98.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 1.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.90%), up 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.00%). College enrollment is 21.87%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:430.40%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:720.68%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):9629.03%
Some college, no degree:1,64015.39%
Associate's degree:7697.22%
Bachelor's degree:3,85336.15%
Graduate or professional degree:3,31931.14%
Total:10,658100%
High school or higher:10,54398.92%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7,17267.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:9,73063.05%
Public Insurance:5,57436.12%
No Insurance:1270.82%
Total:15,431100%
Has Health Insurance:15,30499.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.6%2.8%4.3%5.0%4.3%4.4%6.3%4.5%3.5%3.6%3.7%4.0%3.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1448.89%
Kindergarten:664.08%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):68042.00%
High school (grades 9-12):37523.16%
College or graduate school:35421.87%
Total:1,619100%
Early Childhood:21012.97%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,12169.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85266 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 339 business establishments, employing about 2,243 people with an annual payroll of $103,787,000. USPS data shows 6,381 residential mailboxes and 157 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,381Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:157Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,609Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,113Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,616Source: USPS
# of Businesses:339Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$24,317,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$103,787,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,243Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85266 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,941,206 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 85266. It covers 19.617 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:38060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,941,206Source: Census
MSA:Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:19.617 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.001 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:55039.61 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0465000Source: Census
Place Name:Scottsdale city; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


85267 | | 85264

Schools in ZIP Code 85266


ZIP Code 85266 is in the Cave Creek Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Black Mountain Elementary School 33606 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
District: Cave Creek Unified District
Desert Sun Academy 27880 N. 64th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
District: Cave Creek Unified District
Cactus Shadows High School 5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
District: Cave Creek Unified District
Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence 33016 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
District: Cave Creek Unified District
Candeo North Scottsdale 7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Bella Vista College Prepratory School 33401 N 56th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85266


Paradise Valley Community College 18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Type: Post Secondary
American Institute Of Interior Design 15169 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 205
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Type: Post Secondary
Penrose Academy 13402 North Scottsdale Road Suite B160
Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4065
Type: Post Secondary
Western Maricopa Education Center - Northeast Campus 1617 West Williams Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85027-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Avalon Institute-Phoenix 410 E Bell Road, Suite G100
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Type: Post Secondary
Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division 2844 W Deer Valley Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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