85611 ZIP Code — Elgin, AZ

Santa Cruz County, Arizona

ZIP code 85611 is located in Elgin, Arizona, within Santa Cruz County. It covers approximately 382.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85611

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $292,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,679. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 85611 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,261
population
382.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85611 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85611

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City Status
Elgin Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,261
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 023
Geography
Land area 382.42 sq mi
Water area 0.28 sq mi
Latitude 31.5871
Longitude -110.5538
Timezone Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code 520
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.2% 56.5% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 27.0% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 25.1% 12.7% 21.1%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.8% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,261
Population
3
People per sq mi
58.8
Median age
$57,679
Median household income
$30,279
Per capita income
$292,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.7%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
721
Housing units
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
24
43
5–9
46
61
10–14
63
21
15–19
22
6
20–24
6
21
25–34
22
65
35–44
68
51
45–54
53
32
55–59
33
48
60–64
51
159
65–74
167
63
75–84
66
23
85+
25
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828522.6%
18 and over97677.4%
65 and over50339.9%
Median age58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6%
Other race 3.4%
Two or more races 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
GroupCount%
White1,15285.9%
Hispanic or Latino806%
Other race463.4%
Two or more races342.5%
Asian181.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native110.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.2% 56.5% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 27.0% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 25.1% 12.7% 21.1%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.8% 6.4%
Under $10k 5.1%
$15k–$25k 11.9%
$25k–$35k 9.6%
$35k–$50k 18.6%
$50k–$75k 19.2%
$75k–$100k 6.8%
$100k–$150k 21.3%
$150k–$200k 5.1%
$200k+ 2.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.1%
$15k–$25k11.9%
$25k–$35k9.6%
$35k–$50k18.6%
$50k–$75k19.2%
$75k–$100k6.8%
$100k–$150k21.3%
$150k–$200k5.1%
$200k+2.4%
Median income$57,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%
$50k–$100k 1.2%
$100k–$150k 6.9%
$150k–$200k 16.1%
$200k–$300k 25.6%
$300k–$500k 34.4%
$500k–$1M 12.6%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$292,900
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied95.7%
Renter occupied4.3%
Vacant28.6%
Single-family detached86.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.2%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201915.3%
2000–20097.4%
1990–199919.1%
1980–198916.9%
1970–197918.5%
1960–19696.7%
1950–19591.3%
1940–19493.1%
1939 or earlier11.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom12.8%
2 bedrooms24.9%
3 bedrooms43.3%
4 bedrooms10.2%
5+ bedrooms6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle22.0%
2 vehicles24.1%
3 or more52.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.4%
Electricity53.7%
Propane / LP gas23.5%
Fuel oil1.1%
Wood17.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27852.4%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse13525.4%
Female householder, no spouse11822.2%
Households with children under 189217.3%
Households with seniors (65+)33362.7%
Average household size2.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.7%12.0%
Married64.0%63.5%
Separated0.0%3.1%
Widowed3.9%6.7%
Divorced8.4%14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%
Some HS, no diploma 1.9%
HS graduate 24.9%
Some college, no degree 22.4%
Associate's degree 12.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.6%
Graduate / professional 19.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.2%
Bachelor's or higher35.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool176.0%
Kindergarten227.7%
Elementary school14450.7%
High school5619.7%
College / grad school4515.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 21.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%
Professional & management 11.4%
Education & healthcare 11.1%
Other services 8.2%
Finance & real estate 7.7%
Manufacturing 7.4%
Agriculture & mining 6.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Information 2.1%
Retail trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.2%
Service21.2%
Sales & office20.7%
Natural resources & construction6.1%
Production & transportation8.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector59.7%
Government29.7%
Self-employed10.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.0%
Carpool14.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.2%
Work from home9.3%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)39.5

Poverty

All people 7.0%
Under 18 years 4.2%
18 and over 7.7%
Married-couple families 1.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security63.8%
Retirement income47.3%
Supplemental Security1.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.4%
High blood pressure38.6%
High cholesterol40.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis28.7%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease8.1%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.9%
Binge drinking12.8%
No physical activity19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.7%
Depression19.9%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.7%
Visited dentist67.7%
Cholesterol screening93.8%
Teeth loss10.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans10410.7%
Disability%
Any disability17.5%
Under 180.7%
18–64 years10.1%
65 and over34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.7%
Public insurance56.0%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,21596.4%
Spanish181.5%
Other Indo-European181.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,18594.0%
Born in same state1,17493.1%
Born in different state50239.8%
Foreign born110.9%
Naturalized citizen766.0%
Not a US citizen3951.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French23518.6%
Italian957.5%
Arab675.3%
AncestryCount%
English413.3%
German151.2%
Polish70.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.1%
Internet access93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85611

What city is ZIP code 85611 in?

ZIP code 85611 is primarily assigned to Elgin, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85611 in?

ZIP code 85611 falls within Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85611 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 85611 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85611 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 85611 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 85611 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 85611 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85611 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 85611 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85611 in?

ZIP code 85611 observes the MST timezone.

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