85542 ZIP Code — Peridot, AZ

Gila County, Arizona

ZIP code 85542 is located in Peridot, Arizona, within Gila County. It covers approximately 253.88 square miles and serves a population of 3,049 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85542

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $31,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $27,833. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (40%), poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 85542 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,049

population

253.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85542

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City	Status
Peridot	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,049
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	253.88 sq mi
Water area	12.11 sq mi
Latitude	33.6885
Longitude	-110.3925
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	67.0%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,049

Population

People per sq mi

25.4

Median age

$27,833

Median household income

$9,128

Per capita income

$31,500

Median home value

$457

Median monthly rent

50.8%

Home ownership

45.8%

Poverty rate

31.0%

Unemployment

412

Housing units

3.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

174

148

5–9

175

164

10–14

193

115

15–19

136

114

20–24

134

202

25–34

238

210

35–44

249

45–54

55–59

110

60–64

129

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,164	38.2%
18 and over	1,885	61.8%
65 and over	229	7.5%
Median age	25.4 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 84.2%

Two or more races 12.3%

White 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,589	84.2%
Two or more races	378	12.3%
White	82	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	25	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.0%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 22.1%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	22.1%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	1.4%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
Median income	$27,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 66.9%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$31,500
Median rent / month	$457
Owner occupied	50.8%
Renter occupied	49.2%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	4.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	38.0%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	13.0%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.7%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	10.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.1%
Electricity	43.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	19.2%
Wood	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	232	36.1%
Cohabiting couple	111	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	68	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	231	36.0%
Households with children under 18	411	64.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	18.8%
Average household size	4.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.9%	55.7%
Married	35.5%	24.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	0.0%	12.0%
Divorced	14.5%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 23.4%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 31.8%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.4%
Bachelor's or higher	3.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	6.5%
Kindergarten	34	3.2%
Elementary school	521	49.1%
High school	347	32.7%
College / grad school	90	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Construction 23.0%

Public administration 15.3%

Retail trade 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.2%
Government	49.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	18.6%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 45.8%

Under 18 years 55.1%

18 and over 40.2%

Married-couple families 35.8%

Female-led households 49.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.7%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	13.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	26.7%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	16.0%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	39.8%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	31.0%
Poor mental health	25.8%
Poor physical health	19.8%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.6%
Visited dentist	40.0%
Cholesterol screening	80.5%
Teeth loss	37.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.3%
Public insurance	63.7%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,728	89.5%
Spanish	180	6.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,049	100.0%
Born in same state	3,049	100.0%
Born in different state	2,834	92.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.1%
Internet access	71.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85542

What city is ZIP code 85542 in?

ZIP code 85542 is primarily assigned to Peridot, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85542 in?

ZIP code 85542 falls within Gila County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85542?

46% of residents in ZIP code 85542 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 85542 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 85542 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85542?

4% 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 85542?

The median home value in ZIP code 85542 is $31,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 85542 in?

ZIP code 85542 observes the MST timezone.