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ZIP 85254

Pop. 45,558·Maricopa County·9th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,622/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$671
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ZIP 85254 · $2,622
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,890
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,390
3 BR
$3,190
4 BR+
$3,530
Research median
$2,390/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$31,464/yr
At $2,622/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85254 (Scottsdale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 62.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,558
Median income
$123,203
Median age
46.8
Renters
28%
Age distribution
18.9%
16.7%
24.3%
17.4%
22.8%
Under 1818.9%
18–3416.7%
35–5424.3%
55–6417.4%
65+22.8%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
White78.7%
Black0.8%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian7.5%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
23.1%
62.4%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma11.3%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+62.4%
Housing tenure
72%
28%
Owner72%
Renter28%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85254 in Scottsdale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,932 → $2,622
up 35.7%
Income
$104,284 → $123,203
up 18.1%
Population
44,752 → 45,558
up 1.8%
Renter share
29.1% → 28%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
57.7% → 62.4%
+4.7 pts
Median age
45.8 → 46.8
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 85254 in Scottsdale, AZ has shifted from $1,932 to $2,622, up 35.7% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $104,284 in 2021 to $123,203 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 85254 in Scottsdale, AZ adding about 806 residents over the five-year window, up 1.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 57.7% to 62.4% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85254 in Scottsdale, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 85254 covers Scottsdale, AZ. The median rent here is $2,622/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($123,203/yr), ZIP 85254 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85254?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85254 (Scottsdale, AZ) is $2,622. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85254 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85254's median rent of $2,622/mo is $671 (34%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 85254 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85254 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #9 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,622/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85254?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,622/mo in ZIP 85254. The local median household income is $123,203/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85254?

Rent in ZIP 85254 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85254 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85254 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,622/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($123,203/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85254 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85254 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28% of ZIP 85254 households are renters, while 72% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85254 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85254 compare to the rest of Scottsdale?

ZIP 85254 is pricier than Scottsdale as a whole. At $2,622/mo, it's $455 above the Scottsdale citywide median of $2,167/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85254 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85254 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,622/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85254's median household income ($123,203/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85254 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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