Housing data for ZIP code 85540

ZIP code 85540 has an estimated 3,992 residents and 1,637 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).

It lies in Greenlee County.

98.8% of households rent.

The median gross rent is $612 (±$79) a month.

The median household income is $78,431 (±$4,351) a year.

Figures last updated on .

Residents
3,992 (±424)
Median gross rent
$612
Households that rent
98.8%

How ZIP code 85540 compares

Estimate (90% margin of error)
ZIP 85540Greenlee CountyArizonaUnited States
Residents3,992 (±424)9,4097,378,838334,922,499
Housing units1,637 (±185)4,4333,192,839143,775,355
Households that rent98.8% (±1.7 points)47.0%32.6%34.8%
Median gross rent$612 (±$79)$648$1,543$1,413
Median home value—$158,600$394,500$332,700
Median household income$78,431 (±$4,351)$71,164$79,964$80,734
Median real estate taxes (a year)—$518$1,879$3,119
Renters paying 30% or more of income3.9% (±4.3 points)10.6%51.5%51.1%
Built before 198054.6% (±17.4 points)51.0%29.3%49.7%
Average commute10.4 minutes (±2.2)19.1 minutes25.4 minutes26.4 minutes
Households with broadband95.0% (±4.8 points)90.8%91.5%91.0%
Median age of residents30.6 years (±2.9)36.3 years39.0 years38.9 years

In ZIP 85540, median gross rent is not measurably different from Greenlee County ($648).

It is also lower than in Arizona ($1,543).

It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).

Among the 4 ZIP codes in Greenlee County with a published estimate, ZIP 85540 ranks 1 from highest to lowest median household income.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Rent in ZIP code 85540

Share of rented homes in each gross-rent range, 2020–2024
Monthly gross rentZIP 85540Greenlee CountyArizonaUnited States
Less than $50015.9% (±9.9 points)16.4%3.8%6.3%
$500 to $99977.8% (±12.5 points)73.0%15.4%20.2%
$1,000 to $1,4990.0% (±3.2 points)5.5%28.4%28.1%
$1,500 to $1,9990.0% (±3.2 points)0.0%27.9%21.1%
$2,000 to $2,4991.3% (±2.5 points)1.1%15.1%12.0%
$2,500 to $2,9993.7% (±5.4 points)3.0%5.5%5.5%
$3,000 or more1.3% (±2.6 points)1.1%3.9%6.8%

The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 77.8% of renting households.

Rent by bedrooms in ZIP code 85540

Median gross rent by number of bedrooms, estimate (90% margin of error)
BedroomsCensus median
2 bedrooms$529 (±$19)
3 bedrooms$614 (±$62)
4 bedrooms$709 (±$269)

Rent burden in ZIP code 85540

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rentZIP 85540Greenlee CountyArizonaUnited States
Less than 15%70.4% (±12.4 points)60.4%11.8%12.6%
15% to 19.9%9.2% (±9.1 points)9.2%11.8%12.2%
20% to 24.9%16.5% (±11.1 points)14.0%13.2%12.6%
25% to 29.9%0.0% (±3.2 points)5.8%11.8%11.5%
30% to 34.9%0.8% (±1.3 points)2.1%9.3%9.2%
35% or more3.1% (±4.1 points)8.5%42.2%41.9%

3.9% (±4.3 points) of renting households in ZIP code 85540 spend 30% or more of their income on gross rent.

Home values in ZIP code 85540

Owner-occupied homes by value, 2020–2024
ValueZIP 85540Greenlee CountyArizonaUnited States
Less than $50,0000.0% (±84.6 points)20.6%6.0%5.3%
$50,000 to $99,999100.0% (±84.6 points)21.7%3.4%6.1%
$100,000 to $149,9990.0% (±84.6 points)5.3%3.3%6.8%
$150,000 to $199,9990.0% (±84.6 points)8.4%4.7%9.0%
$200,000 to $299,9990.0% (±84.6 points)25.9%14.6%17.8%
$300,000 to $499,9990.0% (±84.6 points)13.2%36.3%26.9%
$500,000 to $999,9990.0% (±84.6 points)3.8%26.0%20.9%
$1,000,000 or more0.0% (±84.6 points)1.2%5.6%7.1%

Value is the owner’s own estimate of what the home and lot would sell for, not a sale price or an assessment.

The homes in ZIP code 85540

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building typeZIP 85540Greenlee CountyArizonaUnited States
Single-family, detached82.2% (±8.0 points)73.1%64.2%61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)2.4% (±2.8 points)1.6%5.2%6.2%
2 units0.4% (±0.8 points)0.2%1.3%3.4%
3 or 4 units0.5% (±1.1 points)2.6%3.3%4.3%
5 to 9 units3.3% (±3.1 points)1.3%3.6%4.5%
10 to 19 units4.2% (±3.9 points)1.6%3.7%4.3%
20 or more units3.4% (±3.3 points)1.9%9.1%10.3%
Mobile home3.6% (±5.3 points)16.7%9.3%5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.0.0% (±2.7 points)1.1%0.4%0.1%

When the homes in ZIP code 85540 were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year builtZIP 85540Greenlee CountyArizonaUnited States
2020 or later0.0% (±2.7 points)0.4%2.8%2.0%
2010 to 20194.5% (±3.3 points)3.0%11.6%9.4%
2000 to 200912.1% (±8.1 points)9.4%22.4%13.6%
1990 to 199915.9% (±10.8 points)18.7%17.4%12.4%
1980 to 198912.9% (±8.2 points)17.5%16.5%12.9%
1970 to 197931.0% (±12.3 points)25.1%15.2%14.2%
1960 to 196915.6% (±10.6 points)6.9%6.3%9.9%
1950 to 19592.6% (±4.0 points)7.4%4.9%9.5%
1940 to 19493.1% (±3.7 points)7.3%1.5%4.4%
1939 or earlier2.3% (±2.9 points)4.3%1.4%11.7%

54.6% of the homes in ZIP code 85540 were built before 1980, so many fall under the federal lead-paint disclosure rules for homes built before 1978.

Heating fuel in ZIP code 85540

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostZIP 85540Greenlee CountyArizonaUnited States
Utility gas85.9% (±7.3 points)60.8%33.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±3.2 points)0.2%0.1%3.9%
Electricity14.1% (±7.3 points)29.0%59.9%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)0.0% (±3.2 points)5.0%2.8%4.9%
Wood0.0% (±3.2 points)4.0%1.6%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±3.2 points)0.8%1.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±3.2 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±3.2 points)0.1%0.3%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±3.2 points)0.0%1.0%1.2%

How people in ZIP code 85540 get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportationZIP 85540Greenlee CountyArizonaUnited States
Drove alone87.7% (±6.4 points)87.7%66.8%68.8%
Carpooled10.4% (±6.4 points)8.8%9.8%8.5%
Public transportation0.0% (±2.3 points)0.0%1.0%3.2%
Walked1.8% (±2.1 points)2.5%1.7%2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)0.0% (±2.3 points)0.1%2.3%2.0%
Worked from home0.1% (±0.1 points)0.9%18.4%15.1%

Workers who live in ZIP code 85540 take an average of 10.4 minutes to get to work.

ZIP codes near 85540

Nearest ZIP codes with Census figures, by straight-line distance between their internal points
ZIP codeDistanceMedian gross rentMedian home valueMedian household incomeHouseholds that rent
8553320 mi——$62,7847.2%
8555121 mi$697—$76,08339.6%
8553424 mi$675$167,800$76,25022.2%
8554624 mi$981$199,800$61,83224.3%
8553125 mi—$480,000$97,36528.6%
8805127 mi—$174,200—24.7%
8555227 mi$937$290,900$88,45424.6%
8554330 mi$1,169$265,000$92,01131.8%

ZIP code 85540 is reported as ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85540: the Census Bureau’s area built from census blocks to match the ZIP code’s delivery area as closely as it can.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about ZIP 85540

What is the median rent in ZIP code 85540?

The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85540 is $612 (±$79) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85540?

The median household income in ZIP code 85540 is $78,431 (±$4,351) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Sources

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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM

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