Black Canyon City, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85324
Yavapai County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,886
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $47,465
- Median income Below-median income area
- $288,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Black Canyon City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85324 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85324 (Black Canyon City, AZ) rose +33.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 320.4 in 2023 to 427.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85324 covers 759.5 square miles in Black Canyon City, Yavapai County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,886 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85324 reports a modest median household income of $47,465 (35% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,760. Unemployment is 10.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $288,500 (14% below the average Arizona ZIP); 91.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85324.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 85324
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Black Canyon City, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85324.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85324, Black Canyon City, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,886
Population
759.5
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85324?
60.5
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$47,465
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$39,760
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85324 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Black Canyon City, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,465 17th percentile higher than 17% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,262housing units
1,262
Total Housing Units
1,089
Occupied Units
173
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,500
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+33.6%
YoY Change (2024)
428
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+328%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85324 have increased 33.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +328% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 201 |
| 2021 | +20.5% | 243 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 297 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 320 |
| 2024 | +33.6% | 428 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 85324, employing approximately 338 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,566,000.
45
Businesses
338
Employees
$15.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85324, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,886 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85324 in?
ZIP code 85324 (Black Canyon City) is located in Yavapai County, Arizona. Yavapai County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yavapai-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85324?
ZIP code 85324 in Black Canyon City, AZ has a population of 2,886 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85324?
The median household income in ZIP 85324 is $47,465, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85324?
The median home value in ZIP 85324 is $288,500, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85324 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85324?
ZIP code 85324 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85324?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85324 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85324?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85324 increased by 33.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 328%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85324?
In ZIP code 85324, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85324?
In ZIP code 85324, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85324 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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