85539 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85539, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85539 is a zip code in Gila County and Pinal County, Arizona, which covers Globe-Miami CCD and North Pinal, with a total population of 2,872 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 85539 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85539.

The estimated population of people living in 85539 is 2,872, with a median age of 45.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85539 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,872
 -30.73% -43.79%
2020
4,146
 -6.28% -
2019
4,424
 -3.72% -
2018
4,595
 -10.06% -
2017
5,109
 - -

Population of 85539 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85539 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
30.3%
43.7%
 -30.66%
Black/African American
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Native
4.8%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
56.8%
52.4%
 +8.40%
Asian
4.2%
2%
 +110.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
1.9%
 +89.47%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85539 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 85539 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85539 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85539 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.6 +12.04% 48.5 +9.48% 42.8 +12.34%
2020 40.7 -9.15% 44.3 +0.68% 38.1 -15.33%
2019 44.8 -0.88% 44 -1.79% 45 -0.88%
2018 45.2 +5.12% 44.8 +31.76% 45.4 -1.3%
2017 43 - 34 - 46 -

The median age of the 85539 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 85539 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 9 435 -98.45% 363 -2.24% 108 322
10 to 19 357 -93.63% 259 -60.63% 120 123
20 to 29 343 -70.92% 256 -52.32% 144 98
30 to 39 240 -32.31% 233 -36.71% 166 142
40 to 49 188 -17.5% 308 -8.56% 151 265
50 to 59 335 -30.59% 397 -65.21% 238 176
60 to 69 274 -43.57% 366 -27.96% 167 254
70+ 375 -36.17% 380 -73.01% 248 150

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85539 zip code is $41,917.00.

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 85539.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,583.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,530.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85539 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 85539, 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 85539 is currently $59,656.00.

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.

1.66% of households in 85539 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 85539 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.94%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.59%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85539 is $25,281.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85539 by the total population of 85539.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85539 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85539 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
    7.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.50%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85539 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85539 zip over the age of 16 is 2,284.

Of those people, a total of 58.10% 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 85539 is 50.20%.

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 85539 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 85 21.20% 16.70%
20 to 24 years 98 92.90% 9.90%
25 to 29 years 144 97.90% 41.80%
30 to 34 years 202 66.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 280 93.60% 17.90%
45 to 54 years 435 89.70% 13.30%
55 to 59 years 221 33.00% 15.10%
60 to 64 years 228 63.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 360 11.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 231 13.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85539. 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 1,564 54.30% 8.10%
Black or African American 15 46.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 166 75.30% 37.60%
Asian 93 74.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 23 100.00% 0.00%
Other 163 57.70% 13.80%
Two or more races 260 61.50% 32.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,192 61.40% 4.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 778 47.80% 15.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85539 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 85539 is 1,147, with median earnings of $30,515.00.

Women in 85539 are earning approximately 112.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,147 $30,515.00
Male 618 $27,471.00
Female 529 $30,897.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85539 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 78 $75,705.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00
Legal 40 $0.00
Educational and Library 95 $25,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 80 $32,500.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $28,636.00
Law Enforcement 66 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 79 $9,517.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $28,393.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 101 $17,554.00
Office and Administrative Support 82 $27,692.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 187 $26,979.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $0.00
Production 74 $32,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85539 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 85539.

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 22 $0.00 56 $75,705.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 40 $0.00
Educational and Library 19 $0.00 76 $26,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 80 $32,500.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 2 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 12 $28,636.00
Law Enforcement 66 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 57 $14,583.00 22 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $14,605.00 54 $29,783.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 41 $17,772.00 60 $6,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $0.00 61 $11,685.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 180 $26,250.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 54 $47,188.00 20 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12 $0.00 0 $0.00

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 1,207 households in 85539, with an average household size of 2.38 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 640 families living in the 85539 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 85539:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 410 127 103 567
Average Household Size 3.53 3.91 2.45 1.19
Total Families 410 127 103 0
Average Household Size 3.48 2.82 2.38 0

Poverty

Of the 640 families living in 85539, 16.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85539:

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 1,819 housing units in 85539.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,207 66.36%
Vacant 612 33.64%

16.49% of the total 1,819 housing units in 85539 are rental units. This is approximately 300 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 846 are occupied by the owner - or 46.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85539 is $806.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85539 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
    61
  • Less than $500
    106
  • $500 to $999
    80
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    99
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    15
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85539 is $75,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85539 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    251
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    252
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    71
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    110
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    76
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    34
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    41
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85539. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85539 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    472
  • 1940 to 1949
    143
  • 1950 to 1959
    258
  • 1960 to 1969
    160
  • 1970 to 1979
    292
  • 1980 to 1989
    200
  • 1990 to 1999
    117
  • 2000 to 2009
    134
  • 2010 to 2013
    43
  • 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 85539 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    89
  • 1 vehicle available
    523
  • 2 vehicles available
    301
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    294

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85539 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85539 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85539.

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
    101
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    196
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    366
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    139
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    67
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    38
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    45
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    16
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    21
  • 90 or more minutes
    26

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 85539 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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