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ZIP Code 85550

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Population: 5,619

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 85550

What is the median household income in 85550?
The median household income in 85550 is $50,181 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 85550?
The poverty rate in 85550 is 30.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 85550?
$66,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 85550?
The median gross rent in 85550 is $392 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 85550 residents have a college degree?
4.4% of adults in 85550 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,619
Median Income
$50,181
Median Home Value
$66,900
Poverty Rate
30.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
16.0%
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,130 (+51.8%) Home Value: +$32,100 (+92.2%) Poverty Rate: -13.9 pp (-31.1%) Bachelor's+: -3.4 pp (-43.6%) Unemployment: -9.7 pp (-37.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,619
Median Age 29.0
Female 52.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2% White (non-Hisp.) 1.8% Black 0.1% Asian 0.8% Two or More 29.0% Other 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,181 ±$5,854
Per Capita Income $81,708
Median Family Income $48,875
Poverty Rate 30.8%
Child Poverty Rate 37.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 51.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
17.6%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
8.7%
$25–35k
8.7%
$35–50k
11.4%
$50–75k
15.6%
$75–100k
7.6%
$100–150k
13.3%
$150–200k
10.0%
$200k+
3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,583
Owner-Occupied 61.6%
Renter-Occupied 38.4%
Vacancy Rate 8.8%
Median Home Value $66,900
Median Gross Rent $392
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 16.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.9%
$50–100k
45.7%
$100–200k
18.1%
$300–500k
7.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
52.9%
$500–1k
38.0%
$1.5–2k
3.5%
$2–2.5k
5.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
20.1%
1 vehicle
39.7%
2 vehicles
20.1%
3+
20.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.2%
5–19 units
1.3%
Mobile home
17.1%
Housing Age
1940–1969
2.6%
1970–1999
16.0%
2000–2009
20.2%
2010+
14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 82.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 4.4%
Graduate Degree 2.6%
Some College / Associate 26.0%
Less Than High School 3.3%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.4%
Unemployment Rate 16.0%
Work from Home 5.2%
Self-Employed 3.4%
Government Workers 40.7%
Private For-Profit 56.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.2%
Agriculture
13.1%
Public Admin
10.2%
Arts/Entmt.
9.6%
Prof. Services
7.6%
Wholesale
6.2%
Transportation
4.7%
Construction
4.3%
Retail
4.0%
Information
2.5%
Manufacturing
1.6%
Finance
1.1%
Occupation
Food Prep
38.4%
Management
19.4%
Sales
18.8%
Construction
15.5%
Production
7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.8 min
Drove Alone 56.5%
Carpool 34.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.2%
Walked 1.6%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,444
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 31.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.1%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.8%
5–9
8.6%
10–14
10.7%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
8.2%
25–34
17.3%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
9.0%
55–64
3.5%
65–74
8.0%
75–84
6.7%
85+
1.5%
Under 18: 30.3% Working age (18–64): 69.7% 65 and over: 8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.8%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.9%
With a Disability 14.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.7%
Uninsured 10.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 69.3%
Has a Computer 79.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023