ZIP Code 85540

ZIP code 85540 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 258.9 square miles in Morenci, Greenlee County, Arizona. The area is home to 2,874 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 85540 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85540 sits at $78,431 (8% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $30,073. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $612 per month, and 1.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85540 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85540 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 →