85540 ZIP Code — Morenci, AZ

Greenlee County, Arizona

ZIP code 85540 is located in Morenci, Arizona, within Greenlee County. It covers approximately 101.17 square miles and serves a population of 3,881 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85540

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $79,715.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,881
population
101.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85540 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85540

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City Status
Morenci Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
85546 Safford (17.6 mi) 85534 Duncan (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,881
Population density 38 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 101.17 sq mi
Water area 2.75 sq mi
Latitude 32.9968
Longitude -109.3624
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 9.7% 34.3% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 64.7% 42.8% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 25.7% 20.4% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,881
Population
38
People per sq mi
27.0
Median age
$79,715
Median household income
$28,242
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$522
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
325
Housing units
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
162
Under 5
122
313
5–9
234
253
10–14
190
122
15–19
92
129
20–24
97
340
25–34
254
500
35–44
375
164
45–54
123
121
55–59
90
87
60–64
65
17
65–74
12
11
75–84
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,36835.2%
18 and over2,51364.8%
65 and over481.2%
Median age27.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or more races 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5%
Black or African American 3.8%
Other race 2.2%
Asian 1.4%
GroupCount%
White2,93467%
Hispanic or Latino50111.4%
Two or more races4059.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2185%
Black or African American1663.8%
Other race962.2%
Asian621.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 9.7% 34.3% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 64.7% 42.8% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 25.7% 20.4% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 6.4%
$10k–$15k 1.5%
$15k–$25k 0.9%
$35k–$50k 9.5%
$50k–$75k 25.6%
$75k–$100k 30.5%
$100k–$150k 23.1%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k+ 1.4%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.5%
$15k–$25k0.9%
$35k–$50k9.5%
$50k–$75k25.6%
$75k–$100k30.5%
$100k–$150k23.1%
$150k–$200k7.6%
$200k+1.4%
Median income$79,715

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$522
Owner occupied0.0%
Renter occupied100.0%
Vacant22.0%
Single-family detached75.8%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes4.8%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)0.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.3%
2000–20097.0%
1990–199912.9%
1980–198915.1%
1970–197929.9%
1960–196915.6%
1950–19594.2%
1940–19490.9%
1939 or earlier3.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.1%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms23.1%
3 bedrooms60.0%
4 bedrooms10.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle21.1%
2 vehicles31.3%
3 or more47.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas70.4%
Electricity29.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family69560.2%
Cohabiting couple897.7%
Male householder, no spouse30426.3%
Female householder, no spouse665.7%
Households with children under 1856949.3%
Households with seniors (65+)353.0%
Average household size3.36

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.4%17.3%
Married52.3%77.6%
Separated0.4%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced12.0%5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%
Some HS, no diploma 9.4%
HS graduate 32.9%
Some college, no degree 19.6%
Associate's degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 20.9%
Graduate / professional 4.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.0%
Bachelor's or higher25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool413.3%
Kindergarten887.1%
Elementary school84268.2%
High school17614.3%
College / grad school887.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 52.1%
Education & healthcare 16.0%
Retail trade 9.6%
Finance & real estate 6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%
Public administration 2.5%
Other services 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Professional & management 1.4%
Manufacturing 1.2%
Construction 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.8%
Service12.0%
Sales & office4.1%
Natural resources & construction36.0%
Production & transportation17.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.5%
Government13.9%
Self-employed0.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.7%
Carpool17.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.5%
Work from home0.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)14.6

Poverty

All people 9.9%
Under 18 years 12.2%
18 and over 8.7%
Married-couple families 3.9%
Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security5.0%
Retirement income4.9%
Supplemental Security6.6%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.7%
High blood pressure21.7%
High cholesterol25.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Heart disease3.1%
Stroke1.6%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis13.7%
Kidney disease1.8%
Pulmonary disease3.7%
Cancer3.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.8%
Depression19.9%
Fair or poor health12.1%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health8.6%
No health insurance21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)62.2%
Visited dentist58.8%
Cholesterol screening85.8%
Teeth loss10.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans963.8%
Disability%
Any disability6.9%
Under 181.3%
18–64 years10.1%
65 and over0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance94.2%
Public insurance9.7%
No insurance1.5%
Uninsured under 190.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,59792.7%
Spanish1815.0%
Other Indo-European1383.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages431.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,63993.8%
Born in same state3,60692.9%
Born in different state2,68169.1%
Foreign born330.9%
Naturalized citizen2426.2%
Not a US citizen7430.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French2356.1%
Arab1112.9%
AncestryCount%
Italian150.4%
German70.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access29.7%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85540

What city is ZIP code 85540 in?

ZIP code 85540 is primarily assigned to Morenci, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85540 in?

ZIP code 85540 falls within Greenlee County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 85540 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 85540 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 85540?

ZIP code 85540 has an estimated population of 3,881 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85540?

The median household income in ZIP code 85540 is $79,715, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 85540 in?

ZIP code 85540 observes the MST timezone.

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