85536 ZIP Code — Fort Thomas, AZ

Graham County, Arizona

ZIP code 85536 is located in Fort Thomas, Arizona, within Graham County. It covers approximately 143.04 square miles and serves a population of 340 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85536

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $153,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $68,295. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85536 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

340

population

143.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Thomas	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	340
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	143.04 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	32.9827
Longitude	-109.9847
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	21.2%	44.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	36.9%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	44.7%	17.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

340

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$68,295

Median household income

$32,641

Per capita income

$153,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

177

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	82	24.1%
18 and over	258	75.9%
65 and over	71	20.9%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	340	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	44.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	36.9%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	44.7%	17.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	6.4%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 34.2%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 30.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	34.2%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	30.8%
Median income	$68,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 54.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	29.9%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	38.8%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	1.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.2%
Electricity	17.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	34	23.3%
Male householder, no spouse	30	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	15	10.3%
Households with children under 18	67	45.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	50.0%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	0.0%
Married	49.6%	48.4%
Separated	2.9%	0.0%
Widowed	12.4%	20.6%
Divorced	21.9%	31.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 26.4%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	13.4%
Kindergarten	20	24.4%
Elementary school	37	45.1%
High school	14	17.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.8%

Construction 23.7%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Other services 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Professional & management 3.4%

Public administration 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.4%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	28.0%
Production & transportation	2.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	23.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.6%
Carpool	23.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	53.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	26.5%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	340	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)	340	100.0%
Born in same state	340	100.0%
Born in different state	204	60.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85536

What city is ZIP code 85536 in?

ZIP code 85536 is primarily assigned to Fort Thomas, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85536 in?

ZIP code 85536 falls within Graham County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85536 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 85536 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85536 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 85536 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85536?

The median home value in ZIP code 85536 is $153,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 85536?

ZIP code 85536 has an estimated population of 340 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 85536 in?

ZIP code 85536 observes the MST timezone.