85543 ZIP Code — Pima, AZ

Graham County, Arizona

ZIP code 85543 is located in Pima, Arizona, within Graham County. It covers approximately 380.26 square miles and serves a population of 4,425 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85543

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $211,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $67,717. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 85543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,425

population

380.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pima	Acceptable
Pima	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,425
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	380.26 sq mi
Water area	1.13 sq mi
Latitude	33.0513
Longitude	-110.0028
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	50.3%	44.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	36.9%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	17.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,425

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$67,717

Median household income

$26,405

Per capita income

$211,100

Median home value

$971

Median monthly rent

74.6%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,363

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

193

5–9

190

214

10–14

210

238

15–19

234

125

20–24

123

222

25–34

217

318

35–44

313

239

45–54

235

114

55–59

112

60–64

237

65–74

232

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,307	29.5%
18 and over	3,118	70.5%
65 and over	734	16.6%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11%

Two or more races 10.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Other race 2%

Black or African American 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,606	72.5%
Hispanic or Latino	547	11%
Two or more races	515	10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	133	2.7%
Other race	101	2%
Black or African American	70	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	44.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	36.9%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	17.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$67,717

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,100
Median rent / month	$971
Owner occupied	74.6%
Renter occupied	25.4%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	11.0%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	51.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.9%
Electricity	26.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	913	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	92	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	261	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	194	13.3%
Households with children under 18	572	39.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	502	34.4%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	25.5%
Married	57.6%	57.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.2%	9.0%
Divorced	8.0%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 30.4%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	4.3%
Kindergarten	50	3.8%
Elementary school	665	51.1%
High school	371	28.5%
College / grad school	160	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Retail trade 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Public administration 6.4%

Construction 4.3%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 53.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	328	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,228	95.5%
Spanish	308	7.3%
Other Indo-European	191	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	1.0%
Other languages	34	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,345	98.2%
Born in same state	4,326	97.8%
Born in different state	3,197	72.2%
Foreign born	19	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	80	1.8%
Not a US citizen	51	63.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	774	17.5%
Italian	353	8%
Dutch	186	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	0.9%
English	27	0.6%
Polish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85543

What city is ZIP code 85543 in?

ZIP code 85543 is primarily assigned to Pima, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85543 in?

ZIP code 85543 falls within Graham County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85543 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 85543 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 85543?

ZIP code 85543 has an estimated population of 4,425 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85543?

The median home value in ZIP code 85543 is $211,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85543?

The median household income in ZIP code 85543 is $67,717, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 85543 in?

ZIP code 85543 observes the MST timezone.