According to U.S. Census data, those two slices of the Valley are some of the richest in the county. Also rolling in dough are a few ZIP codes in the East Valley. The West Valley is not represented.
Here’s how all of Maricopa County’s ZIP codes compare by 2023 median household income. The bluer the ZIP code, the richer it is. Below are the 10 wealthiest ZIP codes in the county.
1. 85253 (Paradise Valley)
Unsurprisingly, a Paradise Valley ZIP code tops the list. Just west of Phoenix Mountain Preserve and filled with golf courses, this ZIP code of more than 17,000 people is in one of the richest suburbs in America.
Median income: $182,150
Median home value: $1,671,100
2. 85262 (North Scottsdale)
This north Scottsdale ZIP code spans from McDowell Mountain Regional Park up to the northern border of Maricopa County at Seven Springs. While significantly larger than Paradise Valley’s ZIP code at more than 1,552 square miles, it has a slightly smaller population of about 13,000 people.
Median income: $173,795
Median home value: $1,045,200
3. 85083 (North Phoenix)
This north Phoenix ZIP code includes some of the most unwalkable neighborhoods in the Valley. It has a population of nearly 20,000 people and also is home to Pyramid Peak.
Median income: $157,437
Median home value: $524,200
4. 85266 (North Scottsdale)
This Scottsdale ZIP code is nearly 20 square miles and reaches north to Carefree and Cave Creek.
Median income: $157,137
Median home value: $899,500
5. 85284 (South Tempe)
This south Tempe ZIP code is situated between Guadalupe and Chandler. The area includes many single-family homes, the Tempe Sports Complex (including the Arizona Cardinals’ practice facility), a Costco and an Ikea.
Median income: $154,663
Median home value: $588,000
6. 85045 (Ahwatukee)
This small 4-square-mile ZIP code is at the base of South Mountain.
Median income: $154,300
Median home value: $546,200
7. 85249 (Chandler)
This Chandler ZIP code, which is split into two sections, is full of single-family homes and golf courses, including the SunBird Golf Resort and Bear Creek Golf Complex.
Median income: $150,985
Median home value: $539,300
8. 85298 (Gilbert)
Like it's neighbor at No. 7, this ZIP code also features many single-family homes and golf courses. Gilbert Regional Park is found in the nearly 16-square-mile area.
Median income: $146,688
Median home value: $520,700
9. 85259 (North Scottsdale)
This more than 20-square-mile ZIP code includes Scottsdale Mountain, golf courses, single-family homes and condos.
Median income: $145,574
Median home value: $857,500
10. 85255 (North Scottsdale)
This sprawling, more than 88-square-mile ZIP code encompasses many hiking trails in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Median income: $143,567
Median home value: $877,200
