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U.S. ZIP Code · AZ85254

Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Typical home value

$911,713[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.0%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+7.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+220.9%
vs metro
+104.4%
vs state
+134.3%
ZIP 85254 location in AZ
Location of ZIP 85254 in AZ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 85254 is worth $911,713 — 104.4% above the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,576 a month — a 3.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,576[2]
Gross yield
3.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,083[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Maricopa County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Very High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
45,558[3]
Median household income
$123,203[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Maricopa County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+5,261[5]
Moved in
91,952
Moved out
86,691

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
12
Elementary
7
Middle
3
High
2
  • Horizon High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

    1,863 students

  • Cocopah Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Scottsdale Unified District (4240)

    851 students

  • Desert Shadows Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

    734 students

  • Sequoya Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Scottsdale Unified District (4240)

    565 students

  • Desert Shadows Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

    479 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.0%
Annual rent$30,918

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,610
Loan principal$729,370
Down payment$182,343
Total interest paid$930,272

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.22
Monthly cost to own$5,712
Monthly rent$2,576

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
97th percentile[1]
Rental yield
8th percentile[2]
Property tax
49th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85254?
The typical home in 85254 is worth $911,713, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 85254?
Home values in 85254 are up 4.0% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 85254?
A typical home in 85254 rents for about $2,576 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 85254?
The effective property tax rate in 85254 is 0.4% — roughly $4,083 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 85254?
ZIP code 85254 has a population of 45,558 and a median household income of $123,203.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Scottsdale, AZ

    Typical home
    $860,655
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • Rio Verde CDP, AZ

    Typical home
    $839,433
    Gross yield
  • Cave Creek, AZ

    Typical home
    $832,798
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Phoenix, AZ

    Typical home
    $993,309
    Gross yield
    2.0%
  • Phoenix, AZ

    Typical home
    $723,404
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • Scottsdale, AZ

    Typical home
    $722,145
    Gross yield
    3.5%

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