Globe, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85501

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

13,345
9/sq mi: $61,983
Median income: $164,200
Median home value: 16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 32th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 9
people per sq mi: 76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1450.5 square miles in Globe, Gila County, Arizona. The area is home to 13,345 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 85501 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85501 sits at $61,983 (15% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $30,414. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $164,200 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $903 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85501 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 85501

Accommodation and food services

42
Retail trade

35
Health care and social assistance

34
Construction

19
Other services (except public administration)

19

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85501, Globe, AZ · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

13,345

Population

1450.5

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85501?

43.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 64.6%

African American 0.7%

Asian 2.3%

American Indian or Alaska Native 5.7%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%

Hispanic or Latino 36.2%

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?

$61,983

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$30,414

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85501 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,983 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 48.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,764

Total Housing Units

5,053

Occupied Units

711

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%

Renter 24.2%

$164,200

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$903

Median Rent

1970

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

-4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85501 have decreased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+7.4%	184
2021	+13.8%	210
2022	+21.6%	255
2023	+11.2%	283
2024	-4.1%	271

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 211 business establishments in ZIP 85501, employing approximately 2,485 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,208,000.

211

Businesses

2,485

Employees

$111.2M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Accommodation and food services	42	19.9%
Retail trade	35	16.6%
Health care and social assistance	34	16.1%
Construction	19	9.0%
Other services (except public administration)	19	9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	13	6.2%
Transportation and warehousing	9	4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing	9	4.3%
Manufacturing	5	2.4%
Finance and insurance	5	2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	4	1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	4	1.9%
Wholesale trade	3	1.4%
Information	3	1.4%
Educational services	3	1.4%

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 85501 in? ▼

ZIP code 85501 (Globe) is located in Gila County, Arizona. Gila County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gila-az.

What is the population of ZIP code 85501? ▼

ZIP code 85501 in Globe, AZ has a population of 13,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 85501? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 85501 is $61,983, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 85501? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 85501 is $164,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85501? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 85501 is White at 64.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.2% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 85501? ▼

ZIP code 85501 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 2,485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 85501? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85501 are: Accommodation and food services (42), Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 85501? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85501 decreased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 85501? ▼

In ZIP code 85501, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 85501? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85501 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85501? ▼

In ZIP code 85501, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85501? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 85501 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.