85324 ZIP Code — Black Canyon City, AZ

Yavapai County, Arizona

ZIP code 85324 is located in Black Canyon City, Arizona, within Yavapai County. It covers approximately 327.77 square miles and serves a population of 2,408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 623.

About ZIP code 85324

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,468. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 85324 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,408
population
327.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85324 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85324

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85324. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Black Canyon City Acceptable
Black Canyon City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
85331 Cave Creek (18.6 mi) 85087 New River (19.5 mi) 86333 Mayer (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,408
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 327.77 sq mi
Water area 1.09 sq mi
Latitude 34.1051
Longitude -111.8568
Timezone Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code 623
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.3% 47.0% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 32.8% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 6.7% 16.0% 21.1%
Over $200k 1.7% 4.2% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,408
Population
7
People per sq mi
60.4
Median age
$48,468
Median household income
$31,985
Per capita income
$239,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.8%
Home ownership
22.4%
Poverty rate
12.8%
Unemployment
1,233
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
10–14
13
50
15–19
46
28
20–24
25
95
25–34
87
128
35–44
117
153
45–54
141
115
55–59
106
263
60–64
241
252
65–74
231
146
75–84
133
12
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18421.7%
18 and over2,36698.3%
65 and over78532.6%
Median age60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%
Two or more races 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
Other race 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,19289.2%
Two or more races1867.6%
Hispanic or Latino502%
Other race281.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.3% 47.0% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 32.8% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 6.7% 16.0% 21.1%
Over $200k 1.7% 4.2% 6.4%
Under $10k 13.1%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 6.9%
$25k–$35k 14.2%
$35k–$50k 16.4%
$50k–$75k 8.9%
$75k–$100k 18.3%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$200k+ 4.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k13.1%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k6.9%
$25k–$35k14.2%
$35k–$50k16.4%
$50k–$75k8.9%
$75k–$100k18.3%
$100k–$150k14.7%
$200k+4.4%
Median income$48,468

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%
$50k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 3.4%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k–$300k 27.0%
$300k–$500k 22.4%
$500k–$1M 12.5%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$239,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied86.8%
Renter occupied13.2%
Vacant15.1%
Single-family detached53.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes38.4%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)2.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.7%
2000–200912.0%
1990–199926.2%
1980–198921.0%
1970–197921.9%
1960–196912.3%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.7%
1 bedroom19.2%
2 bedrooms37.3%
3 bedrooms27.5%
4 bedrooms10.2%
5+ bedrooms2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle34.3%
2 vehicles23.8%
3 or more41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas35.1%
Electricity47.4%
Propane / LP gas15.9%
Wood0.8%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family48541.1%
Cohabiting couple1139.6%
Male householder, no spouse27723.5%
Female householder, no spouse30425.8%
Households with children under 18100.8%
Households with seniors (65+)64454.6%
Average household size2.04

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.6%10.2%
Married43.8%49.2%
Separated0.7%0.9%
Widowed5.3%21.2%
Divorced12.5%18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%
Some HS, no diploma 13.9%
HS graduate 24.7%
Some college, no degree 27.1%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 10.8%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher75.8%
Bachelor's or higher16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2814.5%
High school9649.7%
College / grad school6935.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 21.3%
Manufacturing 14.4%
Retail trade 14.1%
Construction 9.1%
Finance & real estate 6.7%
Other services 5.1%
Professional & management 4.4%
Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.4%
Service30.5%
Sales & office27.5%
Natural resources & construction8.6%
Production & transportation5.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.4%
Government6.1%
Self-employed12.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.3%
Carpool7.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.4%
Work from home21.3%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)33.0

Poverty

All people 22.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 22.8%
Married-couple families 10.3%
Female-led households 62.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security58.3%
Retirement income45.1%
Supplemental Security18.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP10.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.8%
High blood pressure40.8%
High cholesterol39.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis33.6%
Kidney disease4.3%
Pulmonary disease11.2%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.0%
Binge drinking13.1%
No physical activity25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.8%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health18.7%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health14.2%
No health insurance14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.7%
Visited dentist54.7%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss15.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans32413.7%
Disability%
Any disability36.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years43.1%
65 and over26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance52.7%
Public insurance60.9%
No insurance14.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,408100.0%
Spanish301.2%
Other Indo-European281.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,36898.3%
Born in same state2,33997.1%
Born in different state70529.3%
Foreign born291.2%
Naturalized citizen401.7%
Not a US citizen40100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian30212.5%
French28611.9%
Arab1245.1%
English994.1%
AncestryCount%
German431.8%
Dutch411.7%
Polish341.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.0%
Internet access83.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85324

What city is ZIP code 85324 in?

ZIP code 85324 is primarily assigned to Black Canyon City, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85324 in?

ZIP code 85324 falls within Yavapai County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85324 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 85324 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85324 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 85324 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85324?

22% of residents in ZIP code 85324 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 85324 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 85324 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 85324 in?

ZIP code 85324 observes the MST timezone.

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