City

Thatcher, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Graham County  ·  Arizona

👥6,619Population
💰$80,658Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$280,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 21%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.4%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic21.0%
Black0.1%
Asian0.7%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.8%)
HS Graduate898 (24.9%)
Some College475 (13.2%)
Associates910 (25.3%)
Bachelors490 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree800 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 25.3%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College13.2%
Associates25.3%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,658 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$280,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$959/mo
Total Housing Units2,270
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Thatcher, AZ

Thatcher is a city in Arizona, located in Graham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,619 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Thatcher is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,658 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Thatcher is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $280,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $959 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thatcher is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.84%).

Thatcher, AZ offers residents above-average earning potential within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Thatcher
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85552 6,619 $80,658 $280,200 $959 6.2% 35.8% 74.3%