Scottsdale
City in Maricopa County, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 241,361 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,247 ft (380 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fountain Hills, 8.8 miles SE.
- 241,361residents (2020 Census)
- 1,247 ftelevation · 380 m
- 184.0 sq miland area · 476.6 km²
- 1,312 / sq mipopulation density
- 85255main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a city in eastern Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, and is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Named Scottsdale in 1894 after its founder Winfield Scott, a retired U.S. Army chaplain, the city was incorporated in 1951 with a population of 2,000. At the 2020 census, the population was 241,361, which had grown from 217,385 in 2010. Its slogan is "The West's Most Western Town." Over the past two decades, it has been one of the fastest-growing cities and housing markets in the United States.
Scottsdale is 31 miles (50 km) from its northern to southernmost edge and covers 184.5 square miles (478 km2). The city is bordered by the city of Phoenix to the west, Tonto National Forest to the north, the McDowell Mountains to the east, and the Salt River to the south.
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Living in Scottsdale
- Median household income
- $110,886
- Median home value
- $789,800
- Median rent
- $2,013/mo
- Median age
- 49
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Scottsdale had 241,361 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 241,361 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,312 per sq mi (506 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scottsdale at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 241,361 (2020) |
| Land area | 184.00 sq mi (476.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6843° N, 111.8614° W |
| ZIP codes | 85255, 85050, 85054, 85254, 85259, 85260, 85266 |
| Official website | scottsdaleaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0465000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scottsdale
- Fountain Hills8.8 mi SE
- Carefree10.1 mi N
- Paradise Valley10.8 mi SW
- Rio Verde11.1 mi E
- Cave Creek12.6 mi NW
- Phoenix15.3 mi SW
- New River18.8 mi NW
- Anthem18.9 mi NW
- Tempe20.8 mi S
- Mesa21.4 mi SE
- Glendale21.6 mi SW
- Guadalupe22.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Scottsdale
What county is Scottsdale in?
Scottsdale is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Scottsdale, AZ?
241,361 people lived in Scottsdale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scottsdale, AZ?
The main ZIP code is 85255. Other ZIP codes: 85050, 85054, 85254, 85259, 85260, 85266.
What is the elevation of Scottsdale?
1,247 feet (380 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scottsdale?
Fountain Hills (8.8 mi), Carefree (10.1 mi), Paradise Valley (10.8 mi), Rio Verde (11.1 mi), Cave Creek (12.6 mi).
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