What to know about ZIP 85359
ZIP code 85359 covers ZIP 85359 with a population of about 926.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 68.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) media market.
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ZIP Code 85359 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
926
Density
N/A
Median income
$30,643
-59% vs US avg
Home value
$78,200
-78% vs US avg
Median rent
$589
-49% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 85359
MilitaryMilitary / base community
BAH housing allowance
ZIP 85359 is tagged as a military / base community. Loading DoD locality rates… Rates are a planning reference — confirm with finance or the official DTMO BAH lookup.
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Local search focus: Military
ZIP 85359 reads as a military / base-oriented community on US5’s intent model (elevated veteran share (24.3%) and/or base-related place names). Service members and families often look up Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, on-base mail (PSC / P.O. Box) addresses, and nearby ZIP demographics when relocating.
US5 shows 2026 DoD BAH locality rates for this ZIP’s Military Housing Area on this page (pay grade × with/without dependents). Treat the table as a planning reference and confirm entitlement with your finance office or the official DTMO BAH lookup.
Income and economy in ZIP 85359
Median household income in ZIP 85359 is about $30,643 — about 59% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 42.9%; unemployment rate near 64.7%; 14.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Education, and Retail trade; a mean commute of about 143.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 85359
Median home value is about $78,200 — about 78% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $589 (about 49% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 47.9% (about 17.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 85359, a household would need roughly $22,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $502. That sits below the local median household income ($30,643), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.