Zip code 85533: Clifton, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85533?

85533 is assigned to Clifton, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85533 in?

85533 is mostly in Greenlee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 85533?

About 2,607 people live in 85533, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85533 in?

85533 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85533?

The median household income in 85533 is $62,784.

Q: What zip codes are near 85533?

The closest zip codes to 85533 are 85540, 85922, 88051, 85536, 85531.

Residential delivery areaGreenlee CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

2,607

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

953 sq mi

3 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 85533

85533 is a rural zip code in Clifton, Arizona (Greenlee County), covering 953 sq mi of land. About 2,607 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 45.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,784 a year, 22% below the national median of $80,734. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 46% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 85533 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers18.5%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%15th of 393 in AZ
Government workers37.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%52nd of 393 in AZ
Homeownership rate92.8%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%33rd of 390 in AZ
Veterans14%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%69th of 394 in AZ
Housing vacancy26.2%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%70th of 390 in AZ
Residents 65 and older27%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%137th of 394 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.501
89th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.46457th of 388 in AZ
Median age45.3
87th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39155th of 394 in AZ
Broadband access94.1%
67th
U.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%108th of 390 in AZ
Average commute28 min
63rd
U.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min142nd of 373 in AZ
Diversity index47.6
48th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9180th of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$46,550
45th
U.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427166th of 387 in AZ
Foreign-born residents6.3%
35th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%222nd of 394 in AZ
Residents under 1819.3%
26th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%214th of 394 in AZ
Median household income$62,784
25th
U.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964220th of 374 in AZ
Per capita income$32,111
25th
U.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503230th of 394 in AZ
Unemployment rate2.7%
12th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%312th of 393 in AZ
Poverty rate4.3%
8th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%362nd of 392 in AZ
Population2,607
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838272nd of 394 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher11.3%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%321st of 394 in AZ
Uninsured rate1.2%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%374th of 392 in AZ
Population density3/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi357th of 394 in AZ
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%373rd of 393 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%357th of 372 in AZ
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%330th of 393 in AZ
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%370th of 393 in AZ

Measure	85533	Greenlee	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Healthcare workers	18.5%	6.3%	9.3%	9.7%	99th	15th of 393
Government workers	37.7%	18.2%	13.9%	14.5%	99th	52nd of 393
Homeownership rateStrength	92.8%	53%	67.4%	65.2%	98th	33rd of 390
Veterans	14%	8.5%	7.9%	6.2%	97th	69th of 394
Housing vacancy	26.2%	19%	10.5%	10.1%	97th	70th of 390
Residents 65 and older	27%	14.1%	18.9%	17.2%	95th	137th of 394
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.501	0.402	0.464	0.483	89th	57th of 388
Median age	45.3	36.3	39	38.9	87th	155th of 394
Broadband access	94.1%	90.8%	91.5%	91%	67th	108th of 390
Average commute	28 min	19.1 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	63rd	142nd of 373
Diversity index	47.6	57.7	61.9	61.4	48th	180th of 394
Median earnings per worker	$46,550	$57,972	$48,427	$49,666	45th	166th of 387
Foreign-born residents	6.3%	7.9%	13%	14.1%	35th	222nd of 394
Residents under 18	19.3%	25.5%	21.6%	22%	26th	214th of 394
Median household income	$62,784	$71,164	$79,964	$80,734	25th	220th of 374
Per capita income	$32,111	$32,045	$42,503	$44,673	25th	230th of 394
Unemployment rateStrength	2.7%	2.3%	5.1%	5.2%	12th	312th of 393
Poverty rateStrength	4.3%	8.2%	12.5%	12.5%	8th	362nd of 392
Population	2,607	9,409	7,378,838	334,922,499	4th	272nd of 394
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.3%	20.9%	33.3%	35.7%	4th	321st of 394
Uninsured rateStrength	1.2%	2.9%	10.5%	8.4%	2nd	374th of 392
Population density	3/sq mi	5/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	357th of 394
Work from home	0%	0.9%	18.4%	15.1%	1st	373rd of 393
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	10.6%	51.4%	51.1%	1st	357th of 372
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	3.7%	3.8%	1st	330th of 393
Self-employed workers	0%	1.9%	9.9%	10%	1st	370th of 393

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

15%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

45.3

Under 18

19.3%

65 and over

27%

Race and ethnicity

White25%
Black0.7%
Hispanic68%
Asian0%
Native American5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

47.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

54%

Spanish

46%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,107
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 59.7%
Married couples: 34.7%
Living alone: 40.3%
Veterans (of adults): 14%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.7%

$200k+

12%

Median household income

85533

$62,784

Greenlee Co.

$71,164

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,111

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.501

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85533

—

Greenlee Co.

$158,600

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85533

—

Greenlee Co.

$648

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,499
Owner-occupied: 92.8%
Vacant: 26.2%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

94%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

46%

20–29

11%

30–44

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

28 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

30%

Office and admin

19%

Healthcare

18%

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Engineering and science

Production

Legal and social services

Education

0.8%

Food service

0.2%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Agriculture and mining

31%

Health care and social assistance

23%

Education

17%

Public administration

14%

Construction

Manufacturing

Other services

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.8%

Restaurants and hotels

0.2%

Retail

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$46,550

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

37.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85533	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$72,353	$74,888
Service	$38,048	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,311	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,322	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

36%

Some college

31%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

0.4%

High school graduate or higher: 88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.4%
Households with broadband: 94.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 86.9%
No internet access: 5.9%
Without health insurance: 1.2%
Limited-English households: 10.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Clifton
State: Arizona
County: Greenlee County
Center point: 33.2874° N, 109.3805° W
Land area: 953 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

85533 spans 2 counties

Greenlee County70% of land
Graham County30% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Clifton1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 85533

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85540	Morenci, AZ	20 mi	3,992	$78,431	—
85922	Blue, AZ	21 mi	141	$55,897	—
88051	Mule Creek, NM	33 mi	360	—	$174,200
85536	Fort Thomas, AZ	37 mi	355	$104,500	$156,500
85531	Central, AZ	37 mi	657	$97,365	$480,000
85535	Eden, AZ	37 mi	42	—	—
85543	Pima, AZ	38 mi	4,868	$92,011	$265,000
85551	Solomon, AZ	39 mi	361	$76,083	—
88025	Buckhorn, NM	40 mi	92	$114,762	$273,800
85552	Thatcher, AZ	40 mi	6,861	$88,454	$290,900
85548	Safford, AZ · PO box	40 mi	—	—	—
85920	Alpine, AZ	41 mi	613	$73,438	$352,100

Questions about 85533

What city is zip code 85533?

85533 is assigned to Clifton, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85533 in?

85533 is mostly in Greenlee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 85533?

About 2,607 people live in 85533, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85533 in?

85533 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85533?

The median household income in 85533 is $62,784.

What zip codes are near 85533?

The closest zip codes to 85533 are 85540, 85922, 88051, 85536, 85531.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85533, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.