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ZIP 85259

Pop. 21,670·Maricopa County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,778/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.8%
Month-over-Month
-6.2%
vs US Median
-$187
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85259 · $1,778
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$2,040/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,336/yr
At $1,778/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 12.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-12.8% YoY, -6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85259 (Scottsdale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 67.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,670
Median income
$137,895
Median age
51.5
Renters
22.5%
Age distribution
16.6%
13.4%
25.4%
18.1%
26.4%
Under 1816.6%
18–3413.4%
35–5425.4%
55–6418.1%
65+26.4%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
72%
White72%
Black4.2%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian10.6%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
21.4%
67.2%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma9.7%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+67.2%
Housing tenure
77.5%
22.5%
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85259 in Scottsdale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$121,085 → $137,895
up 13.9%
Population
22,402 → 21,670
down 3.3%
Renter share
24.4% → 22.5%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
64.5% → 67.2%
+2.7 pts
Median age
50.9 → 51.5
+0.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $121,085 to $137,895 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.9% shift. Census counts show ZIP 85259 in Scottsdale, AZ losing about 732 residents over the five-year window, down 3.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 24.4% to 22.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 64.5% to 67.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85259 covers Scottsdale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,778/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($137,895/yr), ZIP 85259 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85259?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85259 (Scottsdale, AZ) is $1,778. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85259 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85259's median rent of $1,778/mo is $187 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85259 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85259 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #83 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,778/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85259?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,778/mo in ZIP 85259. The local median household income is $137,895/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85259?

Rent in ZIP 85259 has decreased 12.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85259 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85259 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,778/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($137,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85259 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85259 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.5% of ZIP 85259 households are renters, while 77.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85259 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85259 compare to the rest of Scottsdale?

ZIP 85259 is more affordable than Scottsdale overall. At $1,778/mo, it's $395 below the Scottsdale citywide median of $2,173/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85259 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85259 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,778/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 85259's median household income ($137,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85259 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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