ZIP Code 85550

ZIP code 85550 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1451.5 square miles in San Carlos, Gila County, Arizona. The area is home to 4,790 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 85550 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85550 sits at $51,491 (29% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $17,151. The poverty rate stands at 36.8% and the unemployment rate at 17.3%. On housing, the median home value is $65,800 (80% below the state average) with median rent at $535 per month, and 59.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85550 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85550 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 →