ZIP code 85253
Where is ZIP code 85253?
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Maricopa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 85253 belongs to Paradise Valley, Arizona in Maricopa County. 85253 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 codes 480 and 602. About 17,904 people live in the 85253 area, where the median household income is $184,979. The closest ZIP codes are 85250 (Scottsdale, 3.5 mi southeast), 85258 (Scottsdale, 3.8 mi east) and 85028 (Phoenix, 3.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 85253 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Paradise Valley |
| Also accepted | Paradise Vly, Scottsdale |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area codes | 480, 602 |
| Coordinates | 33.5494, -111.9565 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 852 |
Population and income in 85253
| Population | 17,904 · higher than 58% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 989 · higher than 67% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.9 years · higher than 72% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $184,979 · higher than 100% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $142,712 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 72% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $2,000,001 · higher than 100% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,018 a month |
| Housing units | 9,151 |
| Households | 7,654 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 18.1 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85253. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 85253
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85250 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 85258 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.8 mi E | Standard |
| 85028 | Phoenix, AZ | 3.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 85018 | Phoenix, AZ | 4.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 85261 | Scottsdale, AZ | 4.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 85267 | Scottsdale, AZ | 4.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 85271 | Scottsdale, AZ | 4.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 85251 | Scottsdale, AZ | 4.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 85254 | Scottsdale, AZ | 4.6 mi N | Standard |
| 85016 | Phoenix, AZ | 5.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 85260 | Scottsdale, AZ | 5.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 85020 | Phoenix, AZ | 5.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 85253 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 85253
123 MAIN ST
PARADISE VALLEY AZ 85253
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PARADISE VLY and SCOTTSDALE as the city name for 85253. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (85253-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 85253?
- 85253 is a Paradise Valley, Arizona ZIP code. Paradise Vly and Scottsdale are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 85253 in?
- ZIP code 85253 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 85253 in?
- 85253 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 85253?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 85253 use area codes 480 and 602.
- What is the population of ZIP code 85253?
- About 17,904 people live in ZIP code 85253, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 85253?
- The median household income in 85253 is $184,979 a year, higher than 100% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 85253?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 85253 are 85250 (Scottsdale, 3.5 miles), 85258 (Scottsdale, 3.8 miles), 85028 (Phoenix, 3.9 miles) and 85018 (Phoenix, 4.1 miles).