Tonopah, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85354

Maricopa County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,645
4/sq mi
$64,203
Median income
$330,800
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tonopah pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85354 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85354 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1545.3 square miles in Tonopah, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 6,645 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85354 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85354 sits at $64,203 (12% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $29,279. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $330,800 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,395 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85354 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 42 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85354 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85354

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85354.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85354, Tonopah, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,645

Population

1545.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85354?

38.0

Median Age

57.7%

Male

42.3%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%

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?

$64,203

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$29,279

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

42.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85354 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,203 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,184

Total Housing Units

3,015

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$330,800

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,395

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 85354, employing approximately 2,543 people with a combined annual payroll of $301,524,000.

65

Businesses

2,543

Employees

$301.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 18.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 18.5%
Construction 11 16.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.7%
Wholesale trade 4 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85354 in?
ZIP code 85354 (Tonopah) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricopa-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85354?
ZIP code 85354 in Tonopah, AZ has a population of 6,645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85354?
The median household income in ZIP 85354 is $64,203, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85354?
The median home value in ZIP 85354 is $330,800, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85354?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85354 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85354?
ZIP code 85354 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 2,543 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85354?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85354 are: Retail trade (12), Transportation and warehousing (12), Construction (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85354?
In ZIP code 85354, 43.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85354?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85354 is 42.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85354?
In ZIP code 85354, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85354?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85354 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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