85501 ZIP Code — Globe, AZ

Gila County, Arizona

ZIP code 85501 is located in Globe, Arizona, within Gila County. It covers approximately 549.56 square miles and serves a population of 12,927 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85501

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 $142,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $64,447. 43% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 85501 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,927

population

549.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Globe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85539 Miami (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 09/2026

Population
Total population	12,927
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	549.56 sq mi
Water area	2.30 sq mi
Latitude	33.5449
Longitude	-110.7376
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	928

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 09/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

12,927

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$64,447

Median household income

$29,030

Per capita income

$142,100

Median home value

$895

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

4,849

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

336

Under 5

307

345

5–9

315

325

10–14

297

476

15–19

435

298

20–24

271

676

25–34

617

922

35–44

842

999

45–54

911

399

55–59

364

505

60–64

461

890

65–74

812

505

75–84

460

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,464	19.1%
18 and over	10,463	80.9%
65 and over	2,826	21.9%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.9%

Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

Two or more races 11.1%

Other race 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%

Black or African American 1.5%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	9,192	60.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2,161	14.3%
Two or more races	1,671	11.1%
Other race	903	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	814	5.4%
Black or African American	228	1.5%
Asian	119	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$64,447

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,100
Median rent / month	$895
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	64.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	16.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.2%
Electricity	35.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	3.6%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,617	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	382	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,145	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,203	22.5%
Households with children under 18	1,307	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,124	39.7%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	22.1%
Married	48.8%	50.7%
Separated	0.9%	0.6%
Widowed	3.3%	11.8%
Divorced	13.3%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	1.4%
Kindergarten	81	3.5%
Elementary school	1,044	45.3%
High school	569	24.7%
College / grad school	576	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 16.6%

Public administration 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 6.3%

Professional & management 6.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 2.1%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.6%
Government	28.7%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 21.1%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	971	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,284	95.0%
Spanish	354	2.9%
Other Indo-European	298	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,464	96.4%
Born in same state	12,416	96.0%
Born in different state	7,924	61.3%
Foreign born	48	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	463	3.6%
Not a US citizen	238	51.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,444	11.2%
French	1,103	8.5%
Arab	577	4.5%
Polish	106	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	71	0.5%
Irish	10	0.1%
Dutch	9	0.1%
German	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85501

What city is ZIP code 85501 in?

ZIP code 85501 is primarily assigned to Globe, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85501 in?

ZIP code 85501 falls within Gila County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85501 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 85501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85501?

16% of residents in ZIP code 85501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85501?

The median home value in ZIP code 85501 is $142,100.

Does ZIP code 85501 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 85501 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85501 in?

ZIP code 85501 observes the MST timezone.