85256 — Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Market Targeting Score
ZIP 85256 is a strongly owner-occupied area (81% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $45K and a median home value of $191K — earning a medium Real Estate targeting score of 65/100. The high single-family detached share (75%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 85256
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Scottsdale |
| State | AZ |
| Total Population | 3,504 |
| Total Households | 1,016 |
| Median Household Income | $45K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 825 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81% |
| Median Home Value | $191K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 75% |
| Median Resident Age | 31 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1983 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 62% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 27% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 11% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 85256 score 65/100 for Real Estate?▾
The score of 65/100 is driven by: +7 owner-occupied 81% (x0.8); -2 1,016 households; +3 median home value $191K (x1.3). Each signal is weighted for the Real Estate vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 85256 to my Real Estate service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Real Estate operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 85256. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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