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ZIP Code 85530

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

2,069
2/sq mi
$38,750
Median income
$23,200
Median home value
2.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bylas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85530 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85530 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1088.9 square miles in Bylas, Graham County, Arizona. The area is home to 2,069 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 85530 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85530 sits at $38,750 (47% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $16,050. The poverty rate stands at 40.1% and the unemployment rate at 27.2%. On housing, the median home value is $23,200 (93% below the state average) with median rent at $354 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85530 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 85530 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 →

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 85530, Bylas, 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

2,069

Population

1088.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85530?

31.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 96.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$38,750

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$16,050

Per Capita Income

40.1%

Poverty Rate

27.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85530 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,750 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.9%

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

What does housing look like?

578

Total Housing Units

533

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

3.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$23,200

Median Home Value

-93% vs state

$354

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85530 in?
ZIP code 85530 (Bylas) is located in Graham County, Arizona. Graham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/graham-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85530?
ZIP code 85530 in Bylas, AZ has a population of 2,069 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85530?
The median household income in ZIP 85530 is $38,750, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85530?
The median home value in ZIP 85530 is $23,200, which is 92% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85530?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85530 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85530?
In ZIP code 85530, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.9% 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 85530?
In ZIP code 85530, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85530?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85530 is 40.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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