What to know about ZIP 85547
ZIP code 85547 covers ZIP 85547 with a population of about 5,692.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 59.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 85547 covers ZIP 85547 with a population of about 5,692.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 59.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) media market.
ZIP 85547 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (37.5%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.
Median household income in ZIP 85547 is about $59,600 — about 21% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.8%; unemployment rate near 6.4%; 25.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Education; about 17.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.5 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $372,200 — about 7% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $962 (about 17% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 69.8% (about 4.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 85547, a household would need roughly $102,000 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 $2,391. That is about 71% above the local median household income ($59,600), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.