Paradise Valley
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Paradise Valley is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 12,658 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,342 ft (409 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Phoenix, 7.5 miles W.
- 12,658residents (2020 Census)
- 1,342 ftelevation · 409 m
- 15.4 sq miland area · 39.8 km²
- 823 / sq mipopulation density
- 85253main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley is a suburb of Phoenix. The town is known for its golf courses, resorts and restaurants, the workshop of Paolo Soleri, and proximity to Scottsdale and Phoenix. According to the 2020 census, its population was 12,658.
The town's name comes from the expansive area known as Paradise Valley that spreads from north of the Phoenix Mountains to Cave Creek and Carefree on the north and the McDowell Mountains to the east. Resident children in the majority of the municipality attend schools in the Scottsdale Unified School District.
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Living in Paradise Valley
- Median household income
- $247,159
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 55.8
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Paradise Valley had 12,658 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,658 |
|---|---|
| Density | 823 per sq mi (318 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paradise Valley at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 12,658 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.38 sq mi (39.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5522° N, 111.9613° W |
| ZIP codes | 85253, 85018 |
| Official website | paradisevalleyaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0452930 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paradise Valley
- Phoenix7.5 mi W
- Scottsdale10.8 mi NE
- Tempe11.4 mi S
- Guadalupe12.8 mi S
- Glendale13.2 mi W
- Fountain Hills13.4 mi E
- Mesa17.6 mi SE
- Tolleson18.4 mi SW
- Carefree18.9 mi N
- Sun City19.0 mi W
- Chandler19.7 mi S
- Cave Creek19.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Valley
What county is Paradise Valley in?
Paradise Valley is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Paradise Valley, AZ?
12,658 people lived in Paradise Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paradise Valley, AZ?
The main ZIP code is 85253. Other ZIP codes: 85018.
What is the elevation of Paradise Valley?
1,342 feet (409 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paradise Valley?
Phoenix (7.5 mi), Scottsdale (10.8 mi), Tempe (11.4 mi), Guadalupe (12.8 mi), Glendale (13.2 mi).
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