Miami, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85539
Gila County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,520
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,807
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Miami pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85539 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85539 covers 145.3 square miles in Miami, Gila County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,520 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85539 reports a modest median household income of $47,807 (34% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,696. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,500 (59% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $906; owner occupancy is 75.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85539.
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 85539
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85539.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 85539, Miami, 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
4,520
Population
145.3
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85539?
42.8
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
4.8%
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?
$47,807
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$31,696
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85539 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Miami, 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)
$47,807 19th percentile higher than 19% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,763housing units
1,763
Total Housing Units
1,443
Occupied Units
320
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,500
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$906
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 85539, employing approximately 1,436 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,881,000.
53
Businesses
1,436
Employees
$110.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 18.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 11.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.5% |
| Information | 4 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85539, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,520 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 85539 in?
ZIP code 85539 (Miami) 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 85539?
ZIP code 85539 in Miami, AZ has a population of 4,520 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85539?
The median household income in ZIP 85539 is $47,807, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85539?
The median home value in ZIP 85539 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85539?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85539 is White at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85539?
ZIP code 85539 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 1,436 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85539?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85539 are: Retail trade (10), Finance and insurance (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85539?
In ZIP code 85539, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 85539?
In ZIP code 85539, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85539?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85539 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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