City

Peridot, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Gila County  ·  Arizona

👥2,868Population
💰$30,691Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂29.2Median Age
🏠$52,000Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓10.1%College Grads▼ 74% below avg
📊17.7%Unemployment▲ 261% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.2%Hispanic: 3.1%Other: 28.4%Race
White4.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Other28.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
27%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
14%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.93
Below Poverty53.9% ▲ 439% above avg
College Grads10.1% ▼ 74% below avg
Unemployment17.7% ▲ 261% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (2.2%)
HS Graduate578 (46.2%)
Some College188 (15%)
Associates331 (26.5%)
Bachelors61 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree65 (5.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 15%Associates: 26.5%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 5.2%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College15.0%
Associates26.5%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate5.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.8%Renter: 50.2%Tenure
Owner49.8%
Renter50.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,691 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$52,000 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$610/mo
Total Housing Units795
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
37%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
50%
About Peridot, AZ

Peridot is a city in Arizona, located in Gila County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,868 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.2 years.

Economically, Peridot is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,691 is well below the national average. Approximately 53.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Peridot is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $610 per month.

The population of Peridot is less-educated. 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 4.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Peridot
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85542 2,868 $30,691 $52,000 $610 17.7% 10.1% 49.8%