🏆 Top 10 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in Arizona (by Income)

 

Here’s an up-to-date look at the top wealthiest ZIP codes in Arizona, largely based on income and economic data (including median household income and per-capita income). These areas are generally considered the richest in the state in terms of resident earnings and economic status — though “wealthiest” can be measured in slightly different ways (income, home values, adjusted gross income, etc.). See the zip codes below.

1. 85262 — Scottsdale / Desert Mountain & North Scottsdale
   Highest per capita & one of the top median household incomes in AZ.

2. 85253 — Paradise Valley
   Consistently ranks at or near the top for income and home value; major luxury housing market.

3. 85045 — Phoenix (Biltmore / Arcadia Heights area)
   Among the highest median household incomes in Phoenix.

4. 85083 — Phoenix (North Phoenix / high-income areas)
   Noted as one of the top Phoenix ZIP codes by income.

5. 85266 — Scottsdale (Saguaro Estates / Whisper Rock / Terravita)
   Scottsdale ZIP with very high income and home values.

6. 85284 — Tempe (southern/central high-income areas)
   Surprising high median income for Tempe.

7. 85249 — Chandler (luxury residential areas)
   Ranks within the top ZIPs by median household income.

8. 85298 — Gilbert (high income suburbs)
   Strong performance on median household income.

9. 85259 — Scottsdale
   Another affluent Scottsdale area with a high concentration of upper-income families.

10. 85255 — Scottsdale (DC Ranch / Gainey Ranch)
    Well-known for upscale residential communities and high incomes.

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📌 Notes on Rankings

• Income vs. Wealth: These rankings are primarily based on income metrics (median household income and per-capita income). Wealth — including assets and home values — may differ slightly in order.

• Home Values: ZIP codes like 85253 and 85262 also rank high for home price and overall affluence in market reports, reinforcing their status as wealthy areas.

• Phoenix and Tucson areas: While Phoenix has affluent clusters (like 85045 and 85083), Tucson’s high-income ZIP codes (e.g., 85718) generally do not make the top state-wide list.