US ZIP Code
85531

Central, AZ

Graham County  ·  Arizona

● Active
👥 273 Population ↓ 15% since 2019
💰 $94,478 Median HH Income
▲ 24% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019
🎂 46.1 Median Age ↑ 15% since 2019
🏠 $422,900 Median Home Value
▲ 52% above avg ↑ 121% since 2019
🎓 80.3% College Grads
▲ 107% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code85531
CityCentral
StateArizona (AZ)
CountyGraham County
Area Code928
Elevation2,850 ft
Latitude32.870869
Longitude-109.780728
TimezonePhoenix
FIPS04009
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 26.4% (72) Female 73.6% (201) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.5%Asian: 24.5%Race
White75.5%
Asian24.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
37%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs ↑ 15% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.82
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads80.3% ▲ 107% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate14 (6.6%)
Some College12 (5.6%)
Associates16 (7.5%)
Bachelors5 (2.3%)
Graduate Degree166 (77.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 6.6%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 2.3%Graduate: 77.9%Edu
HS Grad6.6%
Some College5.6%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors2.3%
Graduate77.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.3%Renter: 44.7%Tenure
Owner55.3%
Renter44.7%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–200k
13%
$200k–300k
6%
$300k–500k
53%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,478 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019
Median Home Value$422,900 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 121% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units150
Avg HH Size1.82

Income Distribution

$50k–75k
7%
$75k–100k
58%
$100k–150k
11%
$150k–200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
71%

Summary

Total Units150
Owner Occupied55.3%
Renter Occupied44.7%
Avg HH Size1.82
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 85531 is in Central, AZ, in Graham County.
ZIP code 85531 is located in Arizona (AZ).
ZIP code 85531 is in Graham County, AZ.
ZIP 85531 observes the Phoenix timezone.
The estimated population of ZIP code 85531 is 273 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 85531 is $94,478 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 85531 is $422,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 85531

ZIP code 85531 is located in Central, Arizona, within Graham County. With a population of 273, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.1 years. Economically, 85531 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,478 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 85531 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $422,900 is significantly above the national average. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.3%) and renters (44.7%). Median home values have increased by 121% since 2019.

The population of 85531 is primarily White (75.46%). Residents are highly educated — 80.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 85531 in Central, AZ is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a mature community. With 273 residents, a median household income of $94,478, and a median home value of $422,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.