85533 ZIP Code — Clifton, AZ

Greenlee County, Arizona

ZIP code 85533 is located in Clifton, Arizona, within Greenlee County. It covers approximately 953.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,724 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85533

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 $77,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,402. 52% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 85533 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,724

population

953.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85533 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85533

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85533. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clifton	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,724
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	953.36 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	33.3572
Longitude	-109.2712
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	928

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	34.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	42.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	20.4%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,724

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$56,402

Median household income

$29,178

Per capita income

$77,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,469

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

153

15–19

165

134

20–24

145

25–34

167

35–44

181

128

45–54

139

134

55–59

144

60–64

175

65–74

189

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	537	19.7%
18 and over	2,187	80.3%
65 and over	588	21.6%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.7%

Two or more races 19%

Hispanic or Latino 18.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,059	61.7%
Two or more races	634	19%
Hispanic or Latino	611	18.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.8%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	34.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	42.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	20.4%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$56,402

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 42.8%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	29.5%
Single-family detached	66.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	35.4%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.3%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.1%
Electricity	31.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	37.1%
Cohabiting couple	66	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	290	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	335	30.5%
Households with children under 18	280	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	467	42.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	39.4%
Married	37.7%	42.1%
Separated	6.7%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	8.8%
Divorced	22.2%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 38.2%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	4.6%
Kindergarten	46	10.1%
Elementary school	173	38.1%
High school	181	39.9%
College / grad school	33	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Agriculture & mining 23.3%

Professional & management 16.3%

Retail trade 11.2%

Public administration 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Other services 3.2%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Construction 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.7%
Service	37.3%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	24.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,532	93.0%
Spanish	70	2.8%
Other Indo-European	60	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,614	96.0%
Born in same state	2,614	96.0%
Born in different state	1,749	64.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	110	4.0%
Not a US citizen	110	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	99	3.6%
French	58	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	1%
Arab	13	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85533

What city is ZIP code 85533 in?

ZIP code 85533 is primarily assigned to Clifton, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85533 in?

ZIP code 85533 falls within Greenlee County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 85533 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 85533 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85533 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 85533 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85533?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85533?

The median home value in ZIP code 85533 is $77,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 85533 in?

ZIP code 85533 observes the MST timezone.