| ZIP Code | 85544 |
|---|---|
| City | Pine |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Gila County |
| Area Code | 928 |
| Elevation | 6,053 ft |
| Latitude | 34.383579 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.477279 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.86 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.0% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 707 (29%) |
| Some College | 320 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 363 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 429 (17.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 621 (25.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,979 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $372,700 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 3,731 |
| Vacant Units | 2,238 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,731 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,238 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.86 |
ZIP code 85544 is located in Pine, Arizona, within Gila County. With a population of 2,780, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65 years. Economically, 85544 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,979 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85544 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $372,700 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 85544 is primarily White (95.83%). Residents are well-educated — 43.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 3% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 35% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 85544 in Pine, AZ is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,780 residents, a median household income of $54,979, and a median home value of $372,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.