Duncan, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85534

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

2,588
2/sq mi
$76,250
Median income
$167,800
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85534 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85534 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1125.2 square miles in Duncan, Greenlee County, Arizona. The area is home to 2,588 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 85534 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85534 sits at $76,250 (5% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $34,813. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $167,800 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $675 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85534 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 85534 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 85534, Duncan, 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

2,588

Population

1125.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85534?

43.8

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%

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?

$76,250

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$34,813

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85534 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,250 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 44.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,198

Total Housing Units

1,018

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$167,800

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$675

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 85534, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,387,000.

20

Businesses

115

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 35.0%

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 85534 in?
ZIP code 85534 (Duncan) 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 85534?
ZIP code 85534 in Duncan, AZ has a population of 2,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85534?
The median household income in ZIP 85534 is $76,250, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85534?
The median home value in ZIP 85534 is $167,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85534 is White at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85534?
ZIP code 85534 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85534?
In ZIP code 85534, 44.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 85534?
In ZIP code 85534, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85534 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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