85501 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85501, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85501 is a zip code in Gila County, Arizona, which covers Globe-Miami CCD, Tonto Basin CCD, and Winkelman, with a total population of 12,903 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 85501 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85501.

The estimated population of people living in 85501 is 12,903, with a median age of 43.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85501 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,903
 -1.3% +1.94%
2020
13,073
+2.09%
-
2019
12,805
 -1.65% -
2018
13,020
+2.87%
-
2017
12,657
 - -

Population of 85501 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85501 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
53.1%
58.3%
 -8.92%
Black/African American
1.6%
0.7%
 +128.57%
Native
4.1%
2.7%
 +51.85%
Hispanic
37.2%
35.4%
 +5.08%
Asian
0.6%
0.9%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
2.1%
 +61.90%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85501 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 85501 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85501 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85501 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.2 -1.59% 40.9 -5.1% 46.2 -0.65%
2020 43.9 -1.79% 43.1 -0.23% 46.5 -0.85%
2019 44.7 +4.44% 43.2 +2.61% 46.9 +5.16%
2018 42.8 -2.06% 42.1 -1.17% 44.6 -0.45%
2017 43.7 - 42.6 - 44.8 -

The median age of the 85501 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 85501 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 714 +17.06% 584 +25.3% 812 740
10 to 19 870 -2.77% 657 -4.13% 778 619
20 to 29 824 +13.47% 932 -27.69% 901 670
30 to 39 629 +26.7% 541 +3.24% 773 548
40 to 49 842 +7.83% 731 1.3% 904 706
50 to 59 803 +4.55% 649 +50.5% 834 1,022
60 to 69 879 +1.82% 1,030 -21.86% 890 812
70+ 905 -1.55% 1,067 -5.05% 884 1,010

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85501 zip code is $60,905.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 85501.

  • Under 25
    $55,588.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,076.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,861.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,719.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85501 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 85501, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 85501 is currently $67,464.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.70% of households in 85501 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 85501 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.50%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.70%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85501 is $27,100.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85501 by the total population of 85501.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85501 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85501 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.92%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85501 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85501 zip over the age of 16 is 10,530.

Of those people, a total of 54.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 85501 is 51.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 85501 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 576 39.10% 13.30%
20 to 24 years 784 81.90% 12.50%
25 to 29 years 787 73.10% 13.40%
30 to 34 years 621 61.80% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 1,622 80.00% 0.90%
45 to 54 years 1,726 73.00% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 818 65.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 878 41.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,676 22.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,042 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85501. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,879 52.20% 4.30%
Black or African American 166 57.20% 10.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 504 60.30% 0.00%
Asian 38 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 791 52.10% 3.00%
Two or more races 1,152 62.80% 10.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,622 60.40% 2.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,925 48.50% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85501 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 85501 is 5,392, with median earnings of $41,073.00.

Women in 85501 are earning approximately 61.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,392 $41,073.00
Male 2,954 $55,099.00
Female 2,438 $33,777.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85501 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 472 $65,000.00
Business and Financial 141 $41,350.00
Computer and Mathematical 72 $34,118.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 150 $64,338.00
Community and Social Service 66 $56,063.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 402 $36,944.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 240 $66,007.00
Healthcare Support 237 $32,670.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $72,574.00
Law Enforcement 236 $54,697.00
Food Preparation and Serving 382 $19,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $26,000.00
Personal Care and Service 152 $32,576.00
Sales 214 $11,429.00
Office and Administrative Support 831 $35,960.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $14,417.00
Construction and Extraction 619 $59,028.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 307 $60,525.00
Production 175 $71,002.00
Transportation and Material Moving 294 $26,970.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85501 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 85501.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 377 $66,004.00 95 $53,345.00
Business and Financial 8 $0.00 133 $40,950.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $0.00 48 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $0.00 106 $82,772.00
Community and Social Service 50 $0.00 16 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 73 $84,850.00 329 $30,139.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 29 $213,194.00 211 $65,466.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00 215 $14,637.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $72,574.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 168 $56,250.00 68 $38,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 252 $13,571.00 130 $27,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 33 $0.00 25 $25,625.00
Personal Care and Service 57 $0.00 95 $13,750.00
Sales 116 $23,095.00 98 $10,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 143 $42,663.00 688 $35,362.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 567 $57,068.00 52 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 307 $60,525.00 0 $0.00
Production 175 $71,002.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 225 $33,355.00 69 $21,065.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,181 households in 85501, with an average household size of 2.37 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,576 families living in the 85501 zip code with an average family size of 2.8 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 85501:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,559 359 658 1,605
Average Household Size 2.89 2.64 3.2 1.15
Total Families 2,559 359 658 0
Average Household Size 2.84 2.42 2.85 0

Poverty

Of the 3,576 families living in 85501, 15.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85501:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,293 housing units in 85501.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,181 82.33%
Vacant 1,112 17.67%

20.18% of the total 6,293 housing units in 85501 are rental units. This is approximately 1,270 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,746 are occupied by the owner - or 59.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85501 is $857.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85501 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    165
  • Less than $500
    109
  • $500 to $999
    767
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    230
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    147
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    17
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85501 is $124,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85501 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    755
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    698
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    751
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    633
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    473
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    353
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    83
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85501. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85501 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    941
  • 1940 to 1949
    306
  • 1950 to 1959
    658
  • 1960 to 1969
    982
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,305
  • 1980 to 1989
    602
  • 1990 to 1999
    580
  • 2000 to 2009
    616
  • 2010 to 2013
    303
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 85501 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    335
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,361
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,765
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,720

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85501 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85501 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85501.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    427
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,043
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,197
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    574
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    529
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    182
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    581
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    31
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    26
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    44
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    136
  • 90 or more minutes
    237

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 85501 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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