PlainZIP

Clifton, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85533

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

2,943
1/sq mi
$62,784
Median income
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clifton pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85533 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85533 covers 2943.0 square miles in Clifton, Greenlee County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,943 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85533 reports a modest median household income of $62,784 (14% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $32,111. Poverty here runs at 4.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 92.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Arizona and national benchmarks above rather than reading 85533's numbers in isolation.

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 85533

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clifton, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85533.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85533, Clifton, 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

2,943

Population

2943.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85533?

45.3

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 43.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%

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?

$62,784

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$32,111

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85533 ranks nationally

Clifton, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,784 34th percentile higher than 34% 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

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 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,499

Total Housing Units

1,107

Occupied Units

392

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 85533, employing approximately 146 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,860,000.

25

Businesses

146

Employees

$5.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 20.0%
Retail trade 4 16.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 16.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85533 in? ▼
ZIP code 85533 (Clifton) is located in Greenlee County, Arizona. Greenlee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greenlee-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85533? ▼
ZIP code 85533 in Clifton, AZ has a population of 2,943 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85533? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85533 is $62,784, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85533? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85533 is White at 43.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85533? ▼
ZIP code 85533 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85533? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85533 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85533? ▼
In ZIP code 85533, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 85533? ▼
In ZIP code 85533, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85533? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85533 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.