ZIP code 85256
Where is ZIP code 85256?
Scottsdale, Arizona
Maricopa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 85256 belongs to Scottsdale, Arizona in Maricopa County. 85256 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone and uses area code 480. About 3,504 people live in the 85256 area, where the median household income is $44,844. The closest ZIP codes are 85252 (Scottsdale, 1.3 mi northwest), 85211 (Mesa, 1.6 mi southeast) and 85261 (Scottsdale, 3.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 85256 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Scottsdale |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area code | 480 |
| Coordinates | 33.4858, -111.8533 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 852 |
Population and income in 85256
| Population | 3,504 · lower than 63% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 102 · higher than 52% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30.5 years · lower than 89% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $44,844 · lower than 84% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,233 |
| Below the poverty line | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $190,500 · lower than 74% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $564 a month |
| Housing units | 1,133 |
| Households | 1,016 (3.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi (plus 1.24 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 85256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85252 | Scottsdale, AZ | 1.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 85211 | Mesa, AZ | 1.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 85261 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 85267 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 85271 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 85251 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 85201 | Mesa, AZ | 3.8 mi S | Standard |
| 85257 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.8 mi W | Standard |
| 85250 | Scottsdale, AZ | 3.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 85203 | Mesa, AZ | 4.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 85288 | Tempe, AZ | 5.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 85214 | Mesa, AZ | 5.2 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 85256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 85256
123 MAIN ST
SCOTTSDALE AZ 85256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (85256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 85256?
- 85256 is a Scottsdale, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 85256 in?
- ZIP code 85256 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 85256 in?
- 85256 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 85256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 85256 use area code 480.
- What is the population of ZIP code 85256?
- About 3,504 people live in ZIP code 85256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 85256?
- The median household income in 85256 is $44,844 a year, lower than 84% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 85256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 85256 are 85252 (Scottsdale, 1.3 miles), 85211 (Mesa, 1.6 miles), 85261 (Scottsdale, 3.1 miles) and 85267 (Scottsdale, 3.1 miles).