85534 ZIP Code — Duncan, AZ

Greenlee County, Arizona

ZIP code 85534 is located in Duncan, Arizona, within Greenlee County. It covers approximately 403.70 square miles and serves a population of 2,777 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85534

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,902. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 85534 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,777
population
403.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85534 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85534

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85534. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Duncan Acceptable
Duncan Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
85546 Safford (14.8 mi) 85540 Morenci (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,777
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 403.70 sq mi
Water area 1.13 sq mi
Latitude 32.7668
Longitude -109.1925
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 45.8% 34.3% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 32.2% 42.8% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 15.5% 20.4% 21.1%
Over $200k 6.5% 2.5% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,777
Population
7
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$56,902
Median household income
$30,851
Per capita income
$130,500
Median home value
$611
Median monthly rent
79.9%
Home ownership
18.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
1,103
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
108
Under 5
104
86
5–9
83
66
10–14
65
111
15–19
107
90
20–24
87
125
25–34
122
190
35–44
185
163
45–54
159
74
55–59
71
88
60–64
85
203
65–74
198
100
75–84
98
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1868424.6%
18 and over2,09375.4%
65 and over60821.9%
Median age41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or more races 13.1%
Other race 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,06462.5%
Hispanic or Latino52615.9%
Two or more races43213.1%
Other race1935.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native782.4%
Asian90.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.8% 34.3% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 32.2% 42.8% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 15.5% 20.4% 21.1%
Over $200k 6.5% 2.5% 6.4%
Under $10k 6.0%
$10k–$15k 5.1%
$15k–$25k 7.5%
$25k–$35k 8.0%
$35k–$50k 14.7%
$50k–$75k 22.7%
$75k–$100k 12.4%
$100k–$150k 12.2%
$150k–$200k 3.0%
$200k+ 8.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.0%
$10k–$15k5.1%
$15k–$25k7.5%
$25k–$35k8.0%
$35k–$50k14.7%
$50k–$75k22.7%
$75k–$100k12.4%
$100k–$150k12.2%
$150k–$200k3.0%
$200k+8.6%
Median income$56,902

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.3%
$50k–$100k 14.7%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 25.3%
$200k–$300k 15.9%
$300k–$500k 1.1%
$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$130,500
Median rent / month$611
Owner occupied79.9%
Renter occupied20.1%
Vacant23.1%
Single-family detached55.7%
Large apartment buildings2.1%
Mobile homes34.8%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.84

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.8%
2000–20097.0%
1990–199915.9%
1980–198928.2%
1970–197919.2%
1960–19694.4%
1950–19597.0%
1940–19497.5%
1939 or earlier6.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.1%
1 bedroom9.5%
2 bedrooms20.2%
3 bedrooms53.7%
4 bedrooms9.3%
5+ bedrooms3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.4%
1 vehicle18.1%
2 vehicles44.1%
3 or more35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas44.7%
Electricity34.0%
Propane / LP gas14.7%
Fuel oil1.0%
Wood4.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family48748.6%
Cohabiting couple565.6%
Male householder, no spouse20920.8%
Female householder, no spouse25125.0%
Households with children under 1829629.5%
Households with seniors (65+)38438.3%
Average household size2.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.4%22.4%
Married46.2%51.4%
Separated4.5%4.2%
Widowed8.0%10.1%
Divorced10.9%11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%
Some HS, no diploma 10.1%
HS graduate 32.2%
Some college, no degree 33.4%
Associate's degree 6.6%
Bachelor's degree 9.7%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.7%
Bachelor's or higher12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool193.1%
Kindergarten315.1%
Elementary school25542.1%
High school19031.4%
College / grad school11018.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.2%
Construction 20.0%
Education & healthcare 19.8%
Professional & management 9.7%
Retail trade 6.0%
Manufacturing 5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%
Other services 4.3%
Public administration 3.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.3%
Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.1%
Service11.7%
Sales & office13.1%
Natural resources & construction28.3%
Production & transportation12.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.2%
Government17.5%
Self-employed2.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.5%
Carpool13.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home2.9%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)27.9

Poverty

All people 18.3%
Under 18 years 27.2%
18 and over 15.4%
Married-couple families 9.7%
Female-led households 30.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.3%
Retirement income32.3%
Supplemental Security6.2%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP10.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.4%
High blood pressure36.8%
High cholesterol37.3%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis27.7%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking14.2%
No physical activity25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.0%
Depression20.3%
Fair or poor health18.2%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health12.9%
No health insurance18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.5%
Visited dentist56.8%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss15.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans22410.7%
Disability%
Any disability17.9%
Under 1810.1%
18–64 years15.2%
65 and over33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.5%
Public insurance41.8%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 191.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,56592.4%
Spanish401.6%
Other Indo-European230.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,74798.9%
Born in same state2,74098.7%
Born in different state1,60757.9%
Foreign born70.3%
Naturalized citizen301.1%
Not a US citizen2996.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French2438.8%
Arab1284.6%
Italian933.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish301.1%
Dutch120.4%
English20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.1%
Internet access95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85534

What city is ZIP code 85534 in?

ZIP code 85534 is primarily assigned to Duncan, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85534 in?

ZIP code 85534 falls within Greenlee County, Arizona.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85534?

13% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 85534?

18% of residents in ZIP code 85534 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85534 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 85534 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85534 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 85534 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85534 in?

ZIP code 85534 observes the MST timezone.

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