Central, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85531
Graham County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 623
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $97,365
- Median income Above-median income area
- $480,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Central pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85531 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85531 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Central, Graham County, Arizona, home to just 623 residents across 10.8 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85531 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,365 (34% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,021. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.1% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $480,000 (42% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 71.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Graham County, so 85531 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 85531
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85531.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 85531, Central, 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
623
Population
10.8
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85531?
26.8
Median Age
42.8%
Male
57.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$97,365
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$41,021
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85531 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Central, 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)
$97,365 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
227housing units
227
Total Housing Units
227
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$480,000
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 85531, employing approximately 104 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,033,000.
11
Businesses
104
Employees
$5.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 27.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 27.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 27.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85531 vs 85552 →
ZIP 85531 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85552
Thatcher (85552)
6,218 residents
- 85531 623
Central (85531)
623 residents
- 85535 21
Eden (85535)
21 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85531 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85531, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 85531 in?
ZIP code 85531 (Central) 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 85531?
ZIP code 85531 in Central, AZ has a population of 623 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85531?
The median household income in ZIP 85531 is $97,365, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85531?
The median home value in ZIP 85531 is $480,000, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85531?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85531 is White at 84.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85531?
ZIP code 85531 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85531?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85531 are: Construction (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85531?
In ZIP code 85531, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.1% 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 85531?
In ZIP code 85531, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85531?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85531 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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