ZIP Code 85255 Demographics & Data

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Arizona

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 85255

ZIP Code 85255 is associated with the U.S. city Scottsdale in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 43,956. The 85255 ZIP Code has a median age of 50.7 years, and 30.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $133,044, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 98.4% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $79,765.

Population in 85255

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 85255 is 43,956.

Scottsdale, AZ

The 85255 ZIP Code is associated with Scottsdale, AZ in Maricopa County.

Area Codes associated with 85255

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 85255 include 480.

Sunrise / Sunset in 85255

Sunrise: 7:07 am
Sunset: 5:20 pm
Sunrise in 85255 7:07 am
Sunrise in 85255 5:20 pm

Weather forecast for 85255

This Afternoon's forecast for 85255: Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

Current air quality in 85255

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 85255 Fair

Internet in 85255

About 95.7% of households in ZIP Code 85255 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 98.2% have a computer.

Gender in 85255

In ZIP Code 85255, males make up an estimated 48.5% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 51.5%.

Health Insurance in 85255

Approximately 4.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 85255 (Scottsdale, AZ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 85255

The median household income in ZIP Code 85255 is $133,044, while the region's mean household income is $186,479. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $79,765. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85255 of $79,765 is approximately 159.87% more than the per capita income in Arizona overall of $30,694. An estimated 2.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 73.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 32.0% of the population in 85255 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.8% of 85255 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 85255. 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 85255

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 5.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 9.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 12.8%
$200,000 or more per year 32.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 85255

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85255, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 4.6% of 85255 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85255 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.3%), followed by Asian (7.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 85255. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 85255

Industry Percent
White 91.3%
Black or African American 1.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 7.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 85255

Residents of ZIP Code 85255 are older than average. The median age of 50.7 years in ZIP Code 85255 is approximately 33.07% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.1% of the population in 85255 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 85255 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 85255. 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 85255

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.2%
5 to 9 years 5.0%
10 to 14 years 7.0%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 3.0%
25 to 34 years 5.3%
35 to 44 years 11.6%
45 to 54 years 17.1%
55 to 59 years 8.3%
60 to 64 years 8.2%
65 to 74 years 15.3%
75 to 84 years 8.3%
85 years and over 2.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 85255

In ZIP Code 85255, 98.4% of the population graduated high school, while 70.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 30.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 9.2% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 85255

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 9.2%
Some college, no degree 13.0%
Associate's degree 5.2%
Bachelor's degree 40.6%
Graduate or professional degree 30.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 85255. 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 85255 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85255. 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 85255

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 85255 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85255 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85255 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 85255

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 85255. 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 85255. 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 85255

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 85255

In 85255, 56.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 15.5% 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 23.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85255 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 85255 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 85255. 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 85255

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 4.5%
Manufacturing 6.4%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Retail trade 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.9%
Information 2.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 15.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 18.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.4%
Other services, except public administration 3.2%
Public administration 1.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 85255

In ZIP Code 85255, 88.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.3% 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 85255

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.5%
Spanish 3.2%
Other Indo-European languages 4.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.3%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 85255. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 85255

The median home value in ZIP Code 85255 in July 2024 comes in at $1,318,223. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $1,280,209 median value in February 2024, and 7% higher than the $1,237,463 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85255, an estimated 48.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 33.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Maricopa County region.

Home Values in 85255

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $1,318,223
Jun 2024 $1,318,836
May 2024 $1,314,070
Apr 2024 $1,301,936
Mar 2024 $1,289,353
Feb 2024 $1,280,209
Jan 2024 $1,278,168
Dec 2023 $1,276,794
Nov 2023 $1,270,479
Oct 2023 $1,259,607
Sep 2023 $1,247,771
Aug 2023 $1,237,463

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 85255. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 85255

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 33.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 48.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 0.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 85255. 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 85255 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 85255, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 85255 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 85255. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 85255

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 249
Credit reporting or credit repair services 110
Debt collection 47
Credit card 33
Checking or savings account 28
Other 68
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 85255

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 185
Improper use of your report 85
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 41
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 40
Attempts to collect debt not owed 27
Other 157
* 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 85255. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 85255 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85255 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.3% 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 85255. This visualizes electricity rates in 85255 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 85255

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 85255 11.96¢/kWh 10.22¢/kWh 7.87¢/kWh
Arizona 14.95¢/kWh 12.74¢/kWh 9.24¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 85255

Month ZIP Code 85255 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.8 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.18 3 6.31
Mar 6.95 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.26 5.13 7.3
May 7.16 5.17 7.13
Jun 7.03 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.56 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.77 6.08 6.65
Sep 7.12 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.85 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.25 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.35 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 85255. This visualizes solar power levels in 85255 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.