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ZIP 85257

Pop. 29,812·Maricopa County·56th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,958/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$7
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ZIP 85257 · $1,958
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,120
3 BR
$2,830
4 BR+
$3,140
Research median
$2,120/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,496/yr
At $1,958/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85257 (Scottsdale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,812
Median income
$86,962
Median age
37.8
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
34.6%
21.9%
12.7%
19.8%
Under 1811%
18–3434.6%
35–5421.9%
55–6412.7%
65+19.8%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
69.9%
17.9%
White69.9%
Black3.3%
Hispanic17.9%
Asian3%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
16.7%
30.6%
47.8%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma16.7%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+47.8%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85257 in Scottsdale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,493 → $1,958
up 31.1%
Income
$73,795 → $86,962
up 17.8%
Population
30,647 → 29,812
down 2.7%
Renter share
37.2% → 38.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
45.8% → 47.8%
+2.0 pts
Median age
35.5 → 37.8
+2.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85257 in Scottsdale, AZ has climbed by $465 per month, settling near $1,958 after starting the period at $1,493. Household income in the area moved from $73,795 to $86,962 across the same window, up 17.8% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,647 to 29,812 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 38.9% of households rent today, against 37.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.8% to 47.8%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85257 in Scottsdale, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85257 covers Scottsdale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,958/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($86,962/yr), ZIP 85257 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85257?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85257 (Scottsdale, AZ) is $1,958. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85257 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85257's median rent of $1,958/mo is $7 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85257 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85257 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #56 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $1,958/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85257?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,958/mo in ZIP 85257. The local median household income is $86,962/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85257?

Rent in ZIP 85257 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85257 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85257 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,958/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($86,962/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85257 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85257 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of ZIP 85257 households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85257 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85257 compare to the rest of Scottsdale?

ZIP 85257 is more affordable than Scottsdale overall. At $1,958/mo, it's $215 below the Scottsdale citywide median of $2,173/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85257 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85257 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,958/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 85257's median household income ($86,962/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85257 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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