85541 ZIP Code
Payson, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85541 |
| City/Town: | Payson |
| County: | Gila |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,951 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,734 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,699 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,594 |
| Median Home Value: | $290,300 |
| Land Area: | 808.5 sq miles
2094.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.2233, -111.3473 |
Population Information (85541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,951 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,285 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,666 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 59.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 866 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,236 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,083 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 658 | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 887 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,215 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,467 | 6.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,614 | 7.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,621 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,729 | 11.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,869 | 21.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,639 | 11.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,067 | 4.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $290,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,210 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,594 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,878 | 69.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,716 | 30.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,609 | 79.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,269 | 20.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,221 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 313 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,120 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,075 | 27.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,567 | 30.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,041 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,497 | 13.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,608 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85541 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,734 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,395 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,134 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,699 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,010 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,489 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 513 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,594 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,184 | 72.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,536 | 18.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 742 | 8.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,401 | 88.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 113 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 267 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 197 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 571 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,387 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,570 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,735 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,231 | 9.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 137 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 349 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85541 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 576 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 419 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,164 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,062 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,398 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,247 | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,612 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,321 | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 520 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 559 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85541 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,079 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,141 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 148 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 108 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 870 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85541 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 191 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 761 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 393 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 97 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,116 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 291 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 152 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 537 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 741 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,154 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,312 | 15.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 362 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 382 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (85541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,445 | 89.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,086 | 57.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,902 | 56.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,203 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85541 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,101 | 56.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,185 | 56.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,994 | 36.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 400 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 109 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,150 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85541 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,312 | 72.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 174 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 49 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 248 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 315 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 87 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 140 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,986 | 19.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 283 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85541 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 62 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,002 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,435 | 22.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,655 | 23.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,630 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,869 | 18.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,047 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 709 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 154 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 31 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85541 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 678 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,816 | 11.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,340 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,635 | 42.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,720 | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 405 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85541 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,827 | 35.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,390 | 12.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,608 | 42.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 674 | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 57 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 253 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 69 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85541 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 464 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,780 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,345 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,289 | 21.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85541 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 921 | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 315 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 481 | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 683 | 7.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,143 | 24.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,657 | 30.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,158 | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 251 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85541 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,622 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $507 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,210 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (85541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,878 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,161 | 47.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,170 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,317 | 21.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,731 | 25.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,860 | 17.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,124 | 56.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85541 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,629 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,013 | 20.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,530 | 57.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 587 | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,396 | 14.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,487 | 15.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85541 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,550 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 93 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 263 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,875 | 52.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 636 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 683 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,277 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,630 | 13.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,648 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,781 | 21.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 120 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,747 | 36.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,914 | 60.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85541 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,632 | 81.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,142 | 18.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,377 | 33.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,698 | 65.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 820 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 67 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,156 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 122 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 795 | 651.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 795 | 651.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 795 | 651.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 188 | 154.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 29 | 23.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 334 | 273.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 56 | 45.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85541 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,085 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,239 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,846 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,296 | 5.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 252 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 173 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 125 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85541 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,878 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,917 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
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