ZIP Code 85542

ZIP code 85542 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 570.7 square miles in Peridot, Graham County, Arizona. The area is home to 3,196 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 85542 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85542 sits at $29,022 (60% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $12,507. The poverty rate stands at 59.9% and the unemployment rate at 31.3%. On housing, the median home value is $31,900 (91% below the state average) with median rent at $622 per month, and 54.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85542 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85542 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 →