Zip code 85545: Roosevelt, Arizona
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 85545
85545 is a rural zip code in Roosevelt, Arizona (Maricopa County), covering 396 sq mi of land. About 604 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 69 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $53,707 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $189,500, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; management; and arts, media and sports.
How 85545 compares
- 99thU.S. 38.9 · AZ 3916th of 394 in AZ
- Housing vacancy41.1%99thU.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%28th of 390 in AZ
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%17th of 394 in AZ
- Government workers55.6%99thU.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%19th of 393 in AZ
- Veterans15.9%98thU.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%44th of 394 in AZ
- Homeownership rate83.6%86thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%125th of 390 in AZ
- 81stWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%109th of 393 in AZ
- Median earnings per worker$54,31066thU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,42790th of 387 in AZ
- Poverty rate12.7%59thU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%197th of 392 in AZ
- Uninsured rate6.5%47thU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%272nd of 392 in AZ
- Per capita income$37,94044thU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503158th of 394 in AZ
- Work from home8.9%28thU.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%267th of 393 in AZ
- Median home value$189,50019thU.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500274th of 366 in AZ
- Diversity index23.516thU.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9310th of 394 in AZ
- Median household income$53,70713thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964275th of 374 in AZ
- 7thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%294th of 394 in AZ
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464350th of 388 in AZ
- Population6041stU.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838354th of 394 in AZ
- Population density2/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi375th of 394 in AZ
- Broadband access65.7%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%341st of 390 in AZ
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%367th of 394 in AZ
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%353rd of 372 in AZ
- 1stU.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%366th of 394 in AZ
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%324th of 393 in AZ
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%360th of 393 in AZ
- 1stU.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%368th of 393 in AZ
| Measure | 85545 | Maricopa | AZ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 69 | 37.6 | 39 | 38.9 | 16th of 394 | |
| Housing vacancy | 41.1% | 8.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 28th of 390 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 61.1% | 16.3% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 17th of 394 | |
| Government workers | 55.6% | 11.6% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 19th of 393 | |
| Veterans | 15.9% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 44th of 394 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83.6% | 65.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 125th of 390 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 109th of 393 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $54,310 | $51,060 | $48,427 | $49,666 | 90th of 387 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.7% | 11% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 197th of 392 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.5% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 272nd of 392 | |
| Per capita income | $37,940 | $46,183 | $42,503 | $44,673 | 158th of 394 | |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 267th of 393 | |
| Median home value | $189,500 | $452,800 | $394,500 | $332,700 | 274th of 366 | |
| Diversity index | 23.5 | 62 | 61.9 | 61.4 | 310th of 394 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $53,707 | $89,300 | $79,964 | $80,734 | 275th of 374 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13.8% | 36.7% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 294th of 394 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.346 | 0.458 | 0.464 | 0.483 | 350th of 388 | |
| Population | 604 | 4,559,748 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 | 354th of 394 | |
| Population density | 2/sq mi | 496/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 375th of 394 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 65.7% | 93.1% | 91.5% | 91% | 341st of 390 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 14.5% | 13% | 14.1% | 367th of 394 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 52.6% | 51.4% | 51.1% | 353rd of 372 | |
| Residents under 18 | 4% | 22.5% | 21.6% | 22% | 366th of 394 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 324th of 393 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 9% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 360th of 393 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 9.8% | 9.9% | 10% | 368th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White86%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial14%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 318
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 43.1%
- Married couples
- 28.3%
- Living alone
- 41.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 15.9%
- Male / female
- 57% / 43%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 540
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Vacant
- 41.1%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 85545 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | — | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 65.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 32.1%
- No internet access
- 20.1%
- Without health insurance
- 6.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Roosevelt
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- Center point
- 33.5652° N, 111.1404° W
- Land area
- 396 sq mi
- Water area
- 10 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
85545 spans 2 counties
- Maricopa County50% of land
- Gila County50% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Roosevelt Estates (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 85545
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85190 | Tortilla Flat, AZ · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 85553 | Tonto Basin, AZ | 17 mi | $50,762 |
| 85118 | Gold Canyon, AZ | 19 mi | $86,393 |
| 85117 | Apache Junction, AZ · PO box | 20 mi | — |
| 85539 | Miami, AZ | 20 mi | $47,807 |
| 85532 | Claypool, AZ | 20 mi | $73,802 |
| 85173 | Superior, AZ | 21 mi | $46,128 |
| 85501 | Globe, AZ | 21 mi | $61,983 |
| 85264 | Fort McDowell, AZ | 22 mi | $60,729 |
| 85502 | Globe, AZ · PO box | 24 mi | — |
| 85119 | Apache Junction, AZ | 25 mi | $71,585 |
| 85215 | Mesa, AZ | 26 mi | $98,831 |
Questions about 85545
What city is zip code 85545?
85545 is assigned to Roosevelt, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 85545 in?
85545 is mostly in Maricopa County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 85545?
About 604 people live in 85545, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 85545 in?
85545 is in Mountain Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 85545?
The median household income in 85545 is $53,707.
What zip codes are near 85545?
The closest zip codes to 85545 are 85190, 85553, 85118, 85117, 85539.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85545, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.