85554 ZIP Code — Young, AZ

Gila County, Arizona

ZIP code 85554 is located in Young, Arizona, within Gila County. It covers approximately 828.19 square miles and serves a population of 484 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85554

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 $239,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $47,000. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 44% 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 85554 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

484

population

828.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Young	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	484
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	828.19 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	34.0877
Longitude	-111.0190
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	73.9%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

484

Population

People per sq mi

60.3

Median age

$47,000

Median household income

$32,640

Per capita income

$239,500

Median home value

$593

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

544

Housing units

42.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	53	11.0%
18 and over	431	89.0%
65 and over	151	31.2%
Median age	60.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	470	96.3%
Black or African American	5	1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.8%
Other race	4	0.8%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.9%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 17.8%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	17.8%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
Median income	$47,000

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 32.9%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,500
Median rent / month	$593
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	53.9%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	28.1%
1990–1999	23.5%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.2%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	19.6%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Wood	41.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	33.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	120	42.0%
Female householder, no spouse	63	22.0%
Households with children under 18	25	8.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	41.6%
Average household size	1.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	14.3%
Married	39.6%	50.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	21.4%
Divorced	35.0%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 21.2%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 23.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	42.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	79.2%
High school	11	20.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 19.9%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Other services 14.4%

Public administration 14.4%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 10.3%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	26.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.8%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	19.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.4%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	24.7%
Work from home	21.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.8

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	18.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	63.8%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	484	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	468	96.7%
Born in same state	468	96.7%
Born in different state	193	39.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	3.3%
Not a US citizen	2	12.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	110	22.7%
Italian	37	7.6%
Dutch	34	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	3.1%
Norwegian	11	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.1%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85554

What city is ZIP code 85554 in?

ZIP code 85554 is primarily assigned to Young, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85554 in?

ZIP code 85554 falls within Gila County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85554 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 85554 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85554?

19% of residents in ZIP code 85554 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85554 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 85554 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 85554 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 85554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 85554 in?

ZIP code 85554 observes the MST timezone.