ZIP Code 85539

ZIP code 85539 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.3 square miles in Miami, Gila County, Arizona. The area is home to 4,520 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 85539 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85539 sits at $47,807 (34% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $31,696. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 12.5%. On housing, the median home value is $137,500 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $906 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85539 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85539 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 →