| ZIP Code | 85501 |
|---|---|
| City | Globe |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Gila County |
| Area Code | 520/928 |
| Elevation | 6,191 ft |
| Latitude | 33.559004 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.769126 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.4% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 50 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,673 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 1,449 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 1,923 (23.2%) |
| Bachelors | 794 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,391 (16.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,933 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,400 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $934/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,102 |
| Vacant Units | 920 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,102 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 920 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 85501 is located in Globe, Arizona, within Gila County. With a population of 12,353, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.8 years. Economically, 85501 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,933 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85501 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $166,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $934 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 85501 is majority White (53.99%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.4%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85501 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 85501 in Globe, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,353 residents, a median household income of $65,933, and a median home value of $166,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.