ZIP Code 85253 Demographics & Data

Insights on Paradise Valley, AZ (ZIP Code 85253)

Arizona

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 85253

ZIP Code 85253 is associated with the U.S. city Paradise Valley in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 18,811. The 85253 ZIP Code has a median age of 53.2 years, and 33.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $163,750, with an estimated 4% of the population living below the poverty line. About 97.5% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $117,333.

Population in 85253

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 85253 is 18,811.

Paradise Valley, AZ

The 85253 ZIP Code is associated with Paradise Valley, AZ in Maricopa County.

Area Codes associated with 85253

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 85253 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 85253.

Sunrise / Sunset in 85253

Sunrise: 7:02 am
Sunset: 5:23 pm
Sunrise in 85253 7:02 am
Sunrise in 85253 5:23 pm

Weather forecast for 85253

This Afternoon's forecast for 85253: Sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 85253

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 85253 Fair

Internet in 85253

About 94.4% of households in ZIP Code 85253 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 98.1% have a computer.

Gender in 85253

In ZIP Code 85253, males make up an estimated 49.5% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.5%.

Health Insurance in 85253

Approximately 5.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 85253 (Paradise Valley, AZ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 85253

The median household income in ZIP Code 85253 is $163,750, while the region's mean household income is $285,611. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $117,333. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85253 of $117,333 is approximately 282.27% more than the per capita income in Arizona overall of $30,694. An estimated 3.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 61.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 42.5% of the population in 85253 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 12.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.9% of 85253 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 85253

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 7.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.5%
$200,000 or more per year 42.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 85253

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85253, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 8.0% of 85253 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85253 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.6%), followed by Asian (6.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 85253

Industry Percent
White 91.6%
Black or African American 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 6.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.5%
Some other race 1.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 85253

Residents of ZIP Code 85253 are older than average. The median age of 53.2 years in ZIP Code 85253 is approximately 39.63% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 33.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.2% of the population in 85253 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 85253 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 85253

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.4%
5 to 9 years 4.6%
10 to 14 years 4.8%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 4.7%
25 to 34 years 8.0%
35 to 44 years 8.6%
45 to 54 years 14.0%
55 to 59 years 9.7%
60 to 64 years 9.1%
65 to 74 years 15.2%
75 to 84 years 9.3%
85 years and over 3.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 85253

In ZIP Code 85253, 97.5% of the population graduated high school, while 65.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 32.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 10.2% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 85253

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 10.2%
Some college, no degree 16.9%
Associate's degree 4.7%
Bachelor's degree 32.9%
Graduate or professional degree 32.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 85253 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 85253

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 85253 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85253 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85253 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 85253

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 85253

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 85253

In 85253, 57.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 16.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.1 minutes. Approximately 27.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85253 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 85253 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 85253

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.4%
Construction 2.8%
Manufacturing 6.3%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Retail trade 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.3%
Information 0.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 14.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 19.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.6%
Other services, except public administration 3.4%
Public administration 1.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 85253

In ZIP Code 85253, 90.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% 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 in 85253

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.9%
Spanish 3.6%
Other Indo-European languages 3.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.0%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 85253

The median home value in ZIP Code 85253 in July 2024 comes in at $3,171,690. The July 2024 value is approximately 4% higher than the $3,036,200 median value in February 2024, and 9% higher than the $2,900,070 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85253, an estimated 24.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Maricopa County region.

Home Values in 85253

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $3,171,690
Jun 2024 $3,153,119
May 2024 $3,124,471
Apr 2024 $3,089,470
Mar 2024 $3,058,962
Feb 2024 $3,036,200
Jan 2024 $3,020,627
Dec 2023 $3,006,379
Nov 2023 $2,983,991
Oct 2023 $2,954,074
Sep 2023 $2,923,450
Aug 2023 $2,900,070

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 85253

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 15.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 17.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 16.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 24.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 85253 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 85253, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 85253 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Maricopa County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 85253

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 50
Credit reporting or credit repair services 24
Credit card or prepaid card 8
Debt collection 4
Mortgage 3
Other 5
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 85253

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 30
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 21
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 16
Improper use of your report 7
Other features, terms, or problems 4
Other 16
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 85253 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85253 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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes electricity rates in 85253 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 85253

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 85253 11.96¢/kWh 10.22¢/kWh 7.87¢/kWh
Arizona 14.85¢/kWh 12.74¢/kWh 9.24¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 85253

Month ZIP Code 85253 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.81 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.33 3 6.31
Mar 6.92 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.25 5.13 7.3
May 7.16 5.17 7.13
Jun 7 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.56 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.64 6.08 6.65
Sep 7.08 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.96 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.35 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.49 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 85253. This visualizes solar power levels in 85253 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.