85552 ZIP Code — Thatcher, AZ

Graham County, Arizona

ZIP code 85552 is located in Thatcher, Arizona, within Graham County. It covers approximately 29.19 square miles and serves a population of 6,640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85552

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $72,561. 33% 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 20 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 85552 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,640

population

29.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85552 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85552

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City	Status
Thatcher	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,640
Population density	227 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	29.19 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	32.7530
Longitude	-109.8656
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	32.9%	44.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	36.9%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	17.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,640

Population

227

People per sq mi

28.7

Median age

$72,561

Median household income

$28,304

Per capita income

$239,400

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,764

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

150

Under 5

144

182

5–9

175

445

10–14

430

435

15–19

419

243

20–24

235

391

25–34

377

388

35–44

374

339

45–54

326

110

55–59

107

192

60–64

185

320

65–74

309

124

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,956	29.5%
18 and over	4,684	70.5%
65 and over	993	15.0%
Median age	28.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Two or more races 7%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,810	80.2%
Hispanic or Latino	607	8.4%
Two or more races	505	7%
Other race	137	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	85	1.2%
Asian	59	0.8%
Black or African American	35	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	44.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	36.9%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	17.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$72,561

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,400
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.9%
2000–2009	23.9%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	30.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	44.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.7%
Electricity	38.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Wood	1.7%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,295	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	104	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	262	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	579	25.8%
Households with children under 18	865	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	710	31.7%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	29.2%
Married	52.3%	50.0%
Separated	2.0%	1.0%
Widowed	0.4%	6.8%
Divorced	7.5%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 31.3%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	1.5%
Kindergarten	54	2.1%
Elementary school	1,122	44.6%
High school	500	19.9%
College / grad school	805	32.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Retail trade 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 5.8%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Construction 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	6.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 42.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	27.6%
High cholesterol	25.7%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	19.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.3%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	264	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.3%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,346	95.6%
Spanish	156	2.5%
Other Indo-European	128	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,472	97.5%
Born in same state	6,435	96.9%
Born in different state	4,349	65.5%
Foreign born	37	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	168	2.5%
Not a US citizen	142	84.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	931	14%
Italian	413	6.2%
Arab	108	1.6%
English	80	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	51	0.8%
Dutch	27	0.4%
Norwegian	22	0.3%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85552

What city is ZIP code 85552 in?

ZIP code 85552 is primarily assigned to Thatcher, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85552 in?

ZIP code 85552 falls within Graham County, Arizona.

What is the population of ZIP code 85552?

ZIP code 85552 has an estimated population of 6,640 residents, with a density of 228 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85552?

The median home value in ZIP code 85552 is $239,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85552?

The median household income in ZIP code 85552 is $72,561, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 85552 in?

ZIP code 85552 observes the MST timezone.