85539 ZIP Code — Miami, AZ

Gila County, Arizona

ZIP code 85539 is located in Miami, Arizona, within Gila County. It covers approximately 77.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,936 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928/520.

About ZIP code 85539

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $42,819. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 85539 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,936

population

77.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Miami	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85173 Superior (13.5 mi) 85501 Globe (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,936
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	77.40 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	33.4645
Longitude	-110.9810
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	928/520

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,936

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$42,819

Median household income

$29,677

Per capita income

$80,600

Median home value

$1,020

Median monthly rent

73.5%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

1,432

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

113

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

213

35–44

201

180

45–54

170

55–59

142

60–64

134

236

65–74

224

128

75–84

122

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	598	20.4%
18 and over	2,338	79.6%
65 and over	786	26.8%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.5%

Hispanic or Latino 25.7%

Two or more races 21.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%

Other race 5.9%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,562	39.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,017	25.7%
Two or more races	846	21.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	253	6.4%
Other race	233	5.9%
Black or African American	27	0.7%
Asian	11	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	9.9%
Median income	$42,819

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.1%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,600
Median rent / month	$1,020
Owner occupied	73.5%
Renter occupied	26.5%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	62.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	27.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	14.2%
2 bedrooms	37.8%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.9%
Electricity	30.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Wood	9.9%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	513	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	149	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	344	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	332	24.8%
Households with children under 18	276	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	608	45.4%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	24.1%
Married	43.4%	46.1%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	12.8%	10.5%
Divorced	19.3%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	14.8%
Kindergarten	13	2.8%
Elementary school	178	38.2%
High school	121	26.0%
College / grad school	85	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.3%

Retail trade 14.4%

Construction 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Public administration 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Professional & management 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	15.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 8.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	24.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	307	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	33.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,782	94.8%
Spanish	122	4.4%
Other Indo-European	122	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,769	94.3%
Born in same state	2,769	94.3%
Born in different state	2,043	69.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	167	5.7%
Not a US citizen	62	37.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	299	10.2%
French	140	4.8%
Arab	75	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	1.1%
Dutch	21	0.7%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	76.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85539

What city is ZIP code 85539 in?

ZIP code 85539 is primarily assigned to Miami, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85539 in?

ZIP code 85539 falls within Gila County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85539 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 85539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85539 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 85539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85539?

20% of residents in ZIP code 85539 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85539 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 85539 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85539 in?

ZIP code 85539 observes the MST timezone.