San Manuel, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85631
Pinal County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,630
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,389
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Manuel pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85631 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85631 (San Manuel, AZ) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 303.2 in 2023 to 307.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85631 covers 302.5 square miles in San Manuel, Pinal County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,630 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85631 reports a modest median household income of $48,389 (33% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,951. The poverty rate is 21.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,400 (64% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $708; owner occupancy is 84.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pinal County, so 85631 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 85631
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Manuel, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85631.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 85631, San Manuel, 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
3,630
Population
302.5
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85631?
52.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
3.5%
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?
$48,389
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$25,951
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85631 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
San Manuel, 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)
$48,389 20th percentile higher than 20% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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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
1,612housing units
1,612
Total Housing Units
1,573
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,400
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$708
Median Rent
1957
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85631 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.9% | 171 |
| 2021 | +27.2% | 218 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 258 |
| 2023 | +17.5% | 303 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 307 |
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 24 business establishments in ZIP 85631, employing approximately 109 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,787,000.
24
Businesses
109
Employees
$4.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.5% |
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 85631 vs 85618 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85618 | Mammoth, AZ | 1,725 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85631, 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 (3,630 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 85631 in?
ZIP code 85631 (San Manuel) is located in Pinal County, Arizona. Pinal County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pinal-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85631?
ZIP code 85631 in San Manuel, AZ has a population of 3,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85631?
The median household income in ZIP 85631 is $48,389, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85631?
The median home value in ZIP 85631 is $120,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85631?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85631 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85631?
ZIP code 85631 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85631?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85631 are: Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85631?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85631 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 85631?
In ZIP code 85631, 44.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 85631?
In ZIP code 85631, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85631?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85631 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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