| ZIP Code | 85611 |
|---|---|
| City | Elgin |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Area Code | 520 |
| Elevation | 5,000 ft |
| Latitude | 31.644094 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.511801 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.4 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.5% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.6% ▼ 87% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 213 (21.7%) |
| Some College | 125 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 113 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 156 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 370 (37.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,545 ▼ 15% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $327,300 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 663 |
| Vacant Units | 97 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 663 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 97 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 85611 is located in Elgin, Arizona, within Santa Cruz County. With a population of 1,413, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.4 years. Economically, 85611 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,545 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85611 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $327,300 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 85611 is primarily White (83.58%). Residents are well-educated — 53.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%.
The unemployment rate in 85611 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 85611 in Elgin, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,413 residents, a median household income of $64,545, and a median home value of $327,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.