| ZIP Code | 85540 |
|---|---|
| City | Morenci |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Greenlee County |
| Area Code | 928 |
| Elevation | 3,743 ft |
| Latitude | 33.003983 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -109.380872 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 27.3 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.03 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 37.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 64 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 606 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 288 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 282 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 98 (5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 633 (32.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $568/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,562 |
| Vacant Units | 282 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,562 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 282 |
| Owner Occupied | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 97.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
ZIP code 85540 is located in Morenci, Arizona, within Greenlee County. With a population of 3,887, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27.3 years. Economically, 85540 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,000 is near the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $568 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 97.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 85540 is majority White (51.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85540 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 85540 in Morenci, AZ is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, and a young community.