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ZIP Code 85554

Gila County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

778
0/sq mi
$246,700
Median home value
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Young pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85554 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Young, Gila County, Arizona, home to just 778 residents across 1945.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 85554, but per-capita income is $37,538. The poverty rate stands at 25.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $246,700 for a typical home value (27% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 76.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.5, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 85554's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 →

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 85554, Young, 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

778

Population

1945.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85554?

60.5

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$37,538

Per Capita Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

524

Total Housing Units

209

Occupied Units

315

Vacant Units

1.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$246,700

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

2000

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 85554, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $530,000.

11

Businesses

26

Employees

$530K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 27.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85554 in?
ZIP code 85554 (Young) is located in Gila County, Arizona. Gila County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gila-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85554?
ZIP code 85554 in Young, AZ has a population of 778 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85554?
The median home value in ZIP 85554 is $246,700, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85554?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85554 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85554?
ZIP code 85554 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85554?
In ZIP code 85554, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 85554?
In ZIP code 85554, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85554?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85554 is 25.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.