ZIP code 85251
Where is ZIP code 85251?
Scottsdale, Arizona
Maricopa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 85251 belongs to Scottsdale, Arizona in Maricopa County. 85251 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone and uses area code 480. About 40,780 people live in the 85251 area, where the median household income is $92,851. The closest ZIP codes are 85261 (Scottsdale, 1.5 mi northeast), 85267 (Scottsdale, 1.5 mi northeast) and 85271 (Scottsdale, 1.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 85251 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Scottsdale |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area code | 480 |
| Coordinates | 33.4936, -111.9167 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 852 |
Population and income in 85251
| Population | 40,780 · higher than 84% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,645 · higher than 93% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.5 years · lower than 57% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $92,851 · higher than 79% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $85,871 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 61% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $554,400 · higher than 86% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,867 a month |
| Housing units | 26,458 |
| Households | 22,018 (1.82 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 49% / 52% |
| Land area | 7.22 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85251. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 85251
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85261 | Scottsdale, AZ | 1.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 85267 | Scottsdale, AZ | 1.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 85271 | Scottsdale, AZ | 1.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 85257 | Scottsdale, AZ | 1.8 mi S | Standard |
| 85250 | Scottsdale, AZ | 2.1 mi N | Standard |
| 85252 | Scottsdale, AZ | 2.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 85288 | Tempe, AZ | 3.6 mi S | Standard |
| 85256 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.7 mi E | Standard |
| 85018 | Phoenix, AZ | 4.1 mi W | Standard |
| 85253 | Paradise Valley, AZ | 4.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 85287 | Tempe, AZ | 4.6 mi S | Unique |
| 85281 | Tempe, AZ | 4.9 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 85251 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 85251
123 MAIN ST
SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (85251-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 85251?
- 85251 is a Scottsdale, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 85251 in?
- ZIP code 85251 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 85251 in?
- 85251 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 85251?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 85251 use area code 480.
- What is the population of ZIP code 85251?
- About 40,780 people live in ZIP code 85251, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 85251?
- The median household income in 85251 is $92,851 a year, higher than 79% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 85251?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 85251 are 85261 (Scottsdale, 1.5 miles), 85267 (Scottsdale, 1.5 miles), 85271 (Scottsdale, 1.5 miles) and 85257 (Scottsdale, 1.8 miles).