Thatcher, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85552
Graham County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,218
- 100/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,454
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thatcher pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 100
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85552 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85552 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thatcher, Graham County, Arizona, home to 6,218 residents across 62.1 square miles, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85552 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,454 (22% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,787. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $290,900 (14% below the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $937; 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Graham County, so 85552 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 85552
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thatcher, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85552.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 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 85552, Thatcher, 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
6,218
Population
62.1
Area (sq mi)
100
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85552?
31.3
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
2.4%
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?
$88,454
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$33,787
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85552 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Thatcher, 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)
$88,454 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
2,382housing units
2,382
Total Housing Units
2,333
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$937
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85552 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 180 |
| 2021 | +16.7% | 210 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 233 |
| 2023 | +14.5% | 267 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 267 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 120 business establishments in ZIP 85552, employing approximately 1,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,016,000.
120
Businesses
1,471
Employees
$49.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 19.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 18 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85552 vs 85531 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85531 | Central, AZ | 623 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85552, 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 (6,218 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 85552 in?
ZIP code 85552 (Thatcher) is located in Graham County, Arizona. Graham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/graham-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85552?
ZIP code 85552 in Thatcher, AZ has a population of 6,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85552?
The median household income in ZIP 85552 is $88,454, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85552?
The median home value in ZIP 85552 is $290,900, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85552?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85552 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85552?
ZIP code 85552 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 1,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85552?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85552 are: Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (19), Construction (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85552?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85552 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85552?
In ZIP code 85552, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 85552?
In ZIP code 85552, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85552?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85552 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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