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ZIP 85255

Pop. 45,346·Maricopa County·16th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,327/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$362
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ZIP 85255 · $2,327
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,380
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,680
4 BR+
$4,080
Research median
$2,760/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,924/yr
At $2,327/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85255 (Scottsdale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 66.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,346
Median income
$140,616
Median age
51.5
Renters
26.9%
Age distribution
18.2%
12.4%
25%
16.7%
27.8%
Under 1818.2%
18–3412.4%
35–5425%
55–6416.7%
65+27.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
85.9%
White85.9%
Black0.9%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian4.1%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
23.3%
66.9%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma8.2%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+66.9%
Housing tenure
73.1%
26.9%
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85255 in Scottsdale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,748 → $2,327
up 33.1%
Income
$132,266 → $140,616
up 6.3%
Population
41,888 → 45,346
up 8.3%
Renter share
25.9% → 26.9%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
69.2% → 66.9%
-2.3 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85255 in Scottsdale, AZ has climbed from $1,748 to $2,327, a 33.1% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85255 in Scottsdale, AZ now reports about $140,616, up from $132,266 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 8.3% since 2021, moving from about 41,888 residents to roughly 45,346. College-educated residents now make up 66.9% of adults here, versus 69.2% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85255 in Scottsdale, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85255 covers Scottsdale, AZ. The median rent here is $2,327/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($140,616/yr), ZIP 85255 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85255?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85255 (Scottsdale, AZ) is $2,327. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85255 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85255's median rent of $2,327/mo is $362 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85255 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85255 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #16 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,327/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85255?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,327/mo in ZIP 85255. The local median household income is $140,616/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85255?

Rent in ZIP 85255 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85255 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85255 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,327/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($140,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85255 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85255 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.9% of ZIP 85255 households are renters, while 73.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85255 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85255 compare to the rest of Scottsdale?

ZIP 85255 is pricier than Scottsdale as a whole. At $2,327/mo, it's $154 above the Scottsdale citywide median of $2,173/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85255 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85255 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,327/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 85255's median household income ($140,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85255 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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