City

San Carlos, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Gila County  ·  Arizona

👥5,619Population
💰$50,181Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂29.8Median Age
🏠$66,900Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓12.5%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
📊16.0%Unemployment▲ 227% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.8%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 28.6%Race
White1.8%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.8%
Other28.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
11%
25–44
30%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.86
Below Poverty41.3% ▲ 313% above avg
College Grads12.5% ▼ 68% below avg
Unemployment16.0% ▲ 227% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate1,200 (42.8%)
Some College639 (22.8%)
Associates612 (21.8%)
Bachelors204 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree146 (5.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 22.8%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 5.2%Edu
HS Grad42.8%
Some College22.8%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate5.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.6%Renter: 38.4%Tenure
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,181 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$66,900 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$392/mo
Total Housing Units1,583
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About San Carlos, AZ

San Carlos is a city in Arizona, located in Gila County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,619 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.8 years.

Economically, San Carlos is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,181 is below the national average. Approximately 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in San Carlos is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $66,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $392 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of San Carlos is less-educated. 12.5% 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 1.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in San Carlos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85550 5,619 $50,181 $66,900 $392 16.0% 12.5% 61.6%