What to know about ZIP 85277
ZIP code 85277 covers ZIP 85277 with a population of about 3,754.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 68.5 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 85277 covers ZIP 85277 with a population of about 3,754.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 68.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) media market.
ZIP 85277 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (58.3%)). 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 85277 is about $55,560 — about 26% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.7%; unemployment rate near 4.4%; 30.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 3.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 11.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.1 points below 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 $255,800 — about 27% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,048 (about 10% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 77.0% (about 11.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 85277, a household would need roughly $70,000 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 $1,643. That is about 26% above the local median household income ($55,560), 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.