85546 ZIP Code
Safford, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85546 |
| City/Town: | Safford |
| County: | Graham |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,893 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,627 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,504 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,631 |
| Median Home Value: | $174,000 |
| Land Area: | 696.5 sq miles
1804.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.6999, -109.5886 |
Population Information (85546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,893 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,660 | 55.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,233 | 44.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,473 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,107 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,576 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,098 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,778 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,454 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,814 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,416 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,200 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,030 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,588 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,060 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 299 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $174,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $855 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,631 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,584 | 86.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,047 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,006 | 76.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,578 | 24.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,861 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 717 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,513 | 10.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,317 | 31.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,106 | 29.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,455 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,296 | 9.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 457 | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85546 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,627 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,530 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,968 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,504 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,255 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,880 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 375 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,239 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,173 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,092 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 524 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 91 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,515 | 74.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 565 | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 415 | 2.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 123 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,273 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,982 | 14.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,961 | 19.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,594 | 45.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,885 | 42.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 109 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 600 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85546 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 416 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 262 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 503 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 600 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 860 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,344 | 20.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,122 | 17.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 826 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 429 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 222 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85546 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,491 | 82.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 864 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 39 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 125 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 253 | 3.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85546 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,122 | 14.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 925 | 11.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 268 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 174 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 829 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 333 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 40 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 433 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 701 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,421 | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 698 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 415 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 521 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.1% | 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 (85546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,208 | 82.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,395 | 54.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,521 | 40.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,348 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85546 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,896 | 74.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,545 | 38.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,732 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 387 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 193 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 722 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85546 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,403 | 70.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 84 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 103 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 78 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 51 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 137 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,710 | 22.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 46 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85546 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 474 | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,696 | 22.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,170 | 15.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 923 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,114 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 780 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 800 | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 252 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 386 | 5.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85546 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 244 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 557 | 7.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,407 | 18.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,944 | 51.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,246 | 16.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 233 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85546 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,334 | 50.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 428 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,469 | 37.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 97 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 182 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85546 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 245 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,598 | 24.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,246 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,495 | 37.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85546 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 584 | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 562 | 11.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 819 | 16.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,124 | 22.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,289 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 534 | 10.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 90 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85546 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,265 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $415 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $855 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (85546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,584 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,929 | 44.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,120 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,240 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,664 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,372 | 36.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,063 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.81 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85546 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,644 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,205 | 43.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,652 | 37.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 208 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,307 | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,163 | 22.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85546 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,767 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 306 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 247 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,167 | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,057 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 990 | 20.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,964 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 869 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,556 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,682 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 240 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,140 | 42.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,302 | 48.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85546 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,588 | 79.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,076 | 19.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,108 | 51.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,922 | 47.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 569 | 14.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,241 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 79 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 652 | 825.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 652 | 825.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 652 | 825.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 40 | 50.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 28 | 35.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 459 | 581.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 44.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85546 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,420 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,592 | 80.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,828 | 19.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,470 | 17.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 87 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 60 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 211 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85546 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,584 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,175 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Safford, AZ85546