85544 ZIP Code — Pine, AZ

Gila County, Arizona

ZIP code 85544 is located in Pine, Arizona, within Gila County. It covers approximately 73.45 square miles and serves a population of 2,529 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85544

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $342,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,393. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 70% 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 35 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 85544 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,529

population

73.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85544 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85544

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pine	Acceptable
Pine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

86024 Happy Jack (16.9 mi) 86336 Sedona (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,529
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	73.45 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	34.4061
Longitude	-111.4341
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	928

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,529

Population

People per sq mi

67.5

Median age

$53,393

Median household income

$38,015

Per capita income

$342,500

Median home value

$1,223

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

3,382

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

163

45–54

164

55–59

106

60–64

106

405

65–74

406

201

75–84

201

116

85+

116

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	160	6.3%
18 and over	2,369	93.7%
65 and over	1,445	57.1%
Median age	67.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 3.4%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,391	90.6%
Hispanic or Latino	109	4.1%
Other race	91	3.4%
Two or more races	32	1.2%
Asian	15	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$53,393

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 46.0%

$500k–$1M 16.8%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,500
Median rent / month	$1,223
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	61.8%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	29.0%
1970–1979	34.7%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	39.9%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	16.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.3%
Electricity	30.3%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Wood	21.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	781	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	68	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	234	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	267	19.8%
Households with children under 18	97	7.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	939	69.6%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.4%	8.1%
Married	70.0%	69.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	13.5%
Divorced	11.6%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	41.3%
High school	11	13.8%
College / grad school	36	45.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.8%

Professional & management 11.3%

Public administration 9.0%

Construction 8.1%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Retail trade 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.2%
Service	33.2%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	22.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.4%
Retirement income	45.5%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.9%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	10.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	95.3%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	501	21.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.7%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	68.9%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,413	95.4%
Spanish	27	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,456	97.1%
Born in same state	2,432	96.2%
Born in different state	610	24.1%
Foreign born	24	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	73	2.9%
Not a US citizen	48	65.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	729	28.8%
Italian	493	19.5%
Arab	171	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	155	6.1%
English	121	4.8%
German	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.4%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85544

What city is ZIP code 85544 in?

ZIP code 85544 is primarily assigned to Pine, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85544 in?

ZIP code 85544 falls within Gila County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85544 have an older population?

57% of residents in ZIP code 85544 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85544 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 85544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 85544 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 85544 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85544 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 85544 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85544 in?

ZIP code 85544 observes the MST timezone.