85551 ZIP Code — Solomon, AZ

Graham County, Arizona

ZIP code 85551 is located in Solomon, Arizona, within Graham County. It covers approximately 25.29 square miles and serves a population of 456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85551

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $70,938. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 85551 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

456
population
25.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85551 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85551

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City Status
Solomon Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 456
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 25.29 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 32.8095
Longitude -109.6208
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 16.9% 44.3% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 55.4% 36.9% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 27.7% 17.3% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.5% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

456
Population
18
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$70,938
Median household income
$25,429
Per capita income
$163,300
Median home value
$638
Median monthly rent
64.5%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
93
Housing units
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
22
28
5–9
35
19
20–24
23
32
25–34
39
21
35–44
26
25
45–54
31
14
55–59
17
31
60–64
38
12
65–74
16
4
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810222.4%
18 and over35477.6%
65 and over388.3%
Median age35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
Two or more races 31.8%
White 15.9%
Other race 10.3%
GroupCount%
Hispanic or Latino33142.1%
Two or more races25031.8%
White12515.9%
Other race8110.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 16.9% 44.3% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 55.4% 36.9% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 27.7% 17.3% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.5% 6.4%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 5.8%
$35k–$50k 23.9%
$50k–$75k 32.6%
$75k–$100k 13.0%
$100k–$150k 10.1%
$150k–$200k 10.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k5.8%
$35k–$50k23.9%
$50k–$75k32.6%
$75k–$100k13.0%
$100k–$150k10.1%
$150k–$200k10.1%
Median income$70,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%
$50k–$100k 30.3%
$100k–$150k 4.5%
$150k–$200k 18.0%
$200k–$300k 11.2%
$300k–$500k 30.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,300
Median rent / month$638
Owner occupied64.5%
Renter occupied35.5%
Vacant2.8%
Single-family detached81.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.0%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)3.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.2%
2000–20097.0%
1990–19992.1%
1980–198926.8%
1970–197917.6%
1960–19697.0%
1950–19592.8%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier27.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom13.4%
2 bedrooms9.9%
3 bedrooms44.4%
4 bedrooms23.2%
5+ bedrooms9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.2%
1 vehicle31.2%
2 vehicles3.6%
3 or more58.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas43.5%
Electricity56.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5237.7%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2417.4%
Female householder, no spouse6244.9%
Households with children under 182215.9%
Households with seniors (65+)3323.9%
Average household size3.30

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.6%31.8%
Married43.5%29.3%
Separated0.0%5.4%
Widowed8.7%15.1%
Divorced18.3%18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 30.1%
Some college, no degree 35.6%
Associate's degree 17.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.2%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.8%
Bachelor's or higher12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school6391.3%
High school00.0%
College / grad school68.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.8%
Education & healthcare 22.0%
Manufacturing 19.6%
Professional & management 16.3%
Construction 11.0%
Information 1.9%
Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.5%
Service24.9%
Sales & office23.9%
Natural resources & construction12.4%
Production & transportation16.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.6%
Government14.4%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.3%
Carpool3.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home14.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.1

Poverty

All people 3.5%
Under 18 years 2.0%
18 and over 4.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.9%
Retirement income20.3%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP14.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol33.0%
Diabetes14.4%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis22.1%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease5.4%
Cancer5.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.0%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression16.0%
Fair or poor health19.2%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance26.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.9%
Visited dentist59.2%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss11.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans41.1%
Disability%
Any disability9.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.8%
65 and over26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.6%
Public insurance21.3%
No insurance9.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only41791.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)456100.0%
Born in same state456100.0%
Born in different state22749.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French143.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian51.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.3%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85551

What city is ZIP code 85551 in?

ZIP code 85551 is primarily assigned to Solomon, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85551 in?

ZIP code 85551 falls within Graham County, Arizona.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85551?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 85551 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 85551 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85551?

The median home value in ZIP code 85551 is $163,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 85551?

ZIP code 85551 has an estimated population of 456 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 85551 in?

ZIP code 85551 observes the MST timezone.

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