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ZIP 85262

Pop. 14,329·Maricopa County·1st most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$5,901/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$3,950
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 85262 · $5,901
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$70,812/yr
At $5,901/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85262 (Scottsdale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 58.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,329
Median income
$177,790
Median age
61.4
Renters
3.1%
Age distribution
19.3%
27%
40.2%
Under 187.2%
18–346.3%
35–5419.3%
55–6427%
65+40.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
87.5%
White87.5%
Black1.8%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian1.2%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
15.3%
24.2%
58.3%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma15.3%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+58.3%
Housing tenure
96.9%
Owner96.9%
Renter3.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85262 in Scottsdale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$150,037 → $177,790
up 18.5%
Population
12,701 → 14,329
up 12.8%
Renter share
5.1% → 3.1%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
62.5% → 58.3%
-4.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $177,790 today, compared with $150,037 five years earlier. The population has grown by 12.8% since 2021, moving from about 12,701 residents to roughly 14,329. Renters now make up 3.1% of households, compared with 5.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 58.3% of adults here, versus 62.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 85262 covers Scottsdale, AZ. The median rent here is $5,901/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($177,790/yr), ZIP 85262 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85262?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85262 (Scottsdale, AZ) is $5,901. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85262 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85262's median rent of $5,901/mo is $3,950 (202%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 85262 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85262 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #1 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $5,901/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85262?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $236,000/year (~$113/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,901/mo in ZIP 85262. The local median household income is $177,790/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85262?

Rent in ZIP 85262 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 85262 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85262 is considered moderate for renters. At $5,901/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($177,790/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85262 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85262 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 3.1% of ZIP 85262 households are renters, while 96.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85262 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85262 compare to the rest of Scottsdale?

ZIP 85262 is pricier than Scottsdale as a whole. At $5,901/mo, it's $3,734 above the Scottsdale citywide median of $2,167/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85262 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85262 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $5,901/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 85262's median household income ($177,790/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85262 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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