US ZIP Code
85536

Fort Thomas, AZ

Graham County  ·  Arizona

● Active
👥 319 Population ↓ 28% since 2019
💰 $101,083 Median HH Income
▲ 32% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019
🎂 38.6 Median Age ↓ 25% since 2019
🏠 $152,500 Median Home Value
▼ 45% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019
🎓 41.4% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 4.0% Unemployment
▼ 19% below avg ↓ 35% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code85536
CityFort Thomas
StateArizona (AZ)
CountyGraham County
Area Code928
Elevation2,929 ft
Latitude33.147511
Longitude-109.989395
TimezonePhoenix
FIPS04009
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 60.2% (192) Female 39.8% (127) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 3.5%Other: 1.3%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic3.5%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
29%
25–44
45%
45–64
12%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs ↓ 25% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.47
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
HS Graduate23 (15.9%)
Some College48 (33.1%)
Associates14 (9.7%)
Bachelors18 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree42 (29%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.9%Some College: 33.1%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 29%Edu
HS Grad15.9%
Some College33.1%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–100k
9%
$100k–150k
12%
$150k–200k
51%
$300k–500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,083 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019
Median Home Value$152,500 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units213
Vacant Units84
Avg HH Size2.47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–50k
26%
$50k–75k
9%
$75k–100k
3%
$100k–150k
59%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
82%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
75%

Summary

Total Units213
Vacant84
Owner Occupied69.0%
Renter Occupied31.0%
Avg HH Size2.47
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 85536 is in Fort Thomas, AZ, in Graham County.
ZIP code 85536 is located in Arizona (AZ).
ZIP code 85536 is in Graham County, AZ.
ZIP 85536 observes the Phoenix timezone.
The estimated population of ZIP code 85536 is 319 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 85536 is $101,083 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 85536 is $152,500 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 85536

ZIP code 85536 is located in Fort Thomas, Arizona, within Graham County. With a population of 319, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.6 years. Economically, 85536 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,083 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 85536 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $152,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 69.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.

The population of 85536 is primarily White (95.30%). Residents are well-educated — 41.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 67% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 85536 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 96%.

Overall, ZIP code 85536 in Fort Thomas, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 319 residents, a median household income of $101,083, and a median home value of $152,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.