City

Amado, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  Arizona

👥1,317Population
💰$65,266Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂60.3Median Age
🏠$220,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.3%Hispanic: 54.2%Asian: 1.5%Race
White44.3%
Hispanic54.2%
Asian1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
24%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
HS Graduate419 (48.9%)
Some College56 (6.5%)
Associates37 (4.3%)
Bachelors82 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree263 (30.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.9%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 4.3%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 30.7%Edu
HS Grad48.9%
Some College6.5%
Associates4.3%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate30.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.7%Renter: 8.3%Tenure
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,266 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$220,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units591
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Amado, AZ

Amado is a city in Arizona, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,317 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.3 years.

Economically, Amado is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,266 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Amado is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Amado is well-educated. 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (54.21%).

Amado, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Amado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85645 1,317 $65,266 $220,000 8.6% 40.3% 91.7%