ZIP Code 85550 -- San carlos, AZ

Gila | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.3x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
5,696
Unknown
Median Income
$51,491
Home Value
$65,800
Median Rent
$535
Median Age
29.80
Diversity Index
52.30
Moderate
Cost of Living
31.9
significantly below average
Unemployment
17.3%

About ZIP Code 85550

ZIP code 85550 in San Carlos, Arizona is a unknown area with a population of 5,696. The median household income is $51,491, which is This is 31% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $65,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.3x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 31.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 29.80 years. Approximately 3.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Gila, AZ.

Population & Age

Total Population
5,696
Median Age
29.80
Male Population
2,805
49.2%
Female Population
2,891
50.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
52.30 Moderate
White
2.0%
Black or African American
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
39.9%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
57.7%
Other Race
0.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$51,491
Mean Household Income
$73,785
Per Capita Income
$17,151
Below Poverty Line
36.8%

This is 31% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$65,800
Median Rent
$535
Total Housing Units
1,535
Occupied Units
1,427
Vacant Units
108
7.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1988
Owner Occupied
59.9%
Renter Occupied
40.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 59.9% Renter 40.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 83.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,255
Employment Rate
82.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
62.7%
Carpool
29.8%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
5.1%

Cost of Living Index

31.9
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 85550 is 68.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Compare 85550 with Another ZIP Code

Other ZIP Codes in Gila

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
85541 Payson 23,382 $66,383
85501 Globe 12,395 $61,983
85539 Miami 3,386 $47,807
85544 Strawberry 2,834 $59,924
85553 Tonto basin 1,755 $50,762
85545 Roosevelt 604 $53,707

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 85550

ZIP code 85550 (San carlos, AZ) has a total population of 5,696 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 29.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 85550 is $51,491 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 31% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 85550 is primarily located in San carlos, Arizona (AZ). It falls within Gila County.

The median home value in ZIP code 85550 is $65,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $535.

The median age in ZIP code 85550 is 29.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 85550 has a cost of living index of 31.93 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 85550, 3.26% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.47% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 85550 is 17.34%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 5.08% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.