ZIP Code 85533 in Clifton, AZ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Clifton, Arizona
County:Greenlee County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:26:39 PM
Population:2,949 [See All]
Area Code:928
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.3572, -109.2712
Land Area:953.256 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85533 has 2,949 residents and 1,165 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 38.5 years, about the same as the state (38.9) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.2%, higher than the state average of 60.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (58.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,949Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,340Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:914Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$62,500Source: Census ACS
Households:1,165Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$86,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.52Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.02Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,5872,7342,7922,9522,9592,9283,1413,5273,3613,4123,0062,7242,340
Decennial Census2,943------------------2,949------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 38.5

Male Median Age: 38.3

Female Median Age: 38.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male10192114100888288119968985931088286342024
Female12493115846480761017680100711028580463239
Total225185229184152162164220172169185164210167166805263
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,92446.29%
Black:200.48%
Hispanic:*1,72041.39%
Asian:100.24%
American Indian:1092.62%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:3738.97%
Total:4,156100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,50150.90%38.3 years
Females:1,44849.10%38.8 years
Total:2,949100%38.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,18093.16%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1606.84%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:06.84%
Total Population:2,340100%
Total Native Population:2,18093.16%
Total Foreign-born Population:1606.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $62,500, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $22,083 (54.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,787. Family households earn a median of $91,625 versus $24,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $66,750). By gender, male median income is $61,607 and female is $42,719, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $18,888 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is narrowly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (36.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$40,417$44,583$44,250$49,125$49,688$44,615$46,397$47,956$49,713$56,473$52,110$56,402$62,500
Median Family Income$51,330$53,380$53,140$53,125$55,050$44,519$45,245$48,277$52,250$60,833$69,013$86,524$91,625
Median NonFamily Income$14,727$17,321$20,161$25,573$26,000$31,786$40,250$37,411$37,250$38,242$28,523$22,438$24,875
Median Male Income$48,509$54,200$55,446$53,553$50,855$42,270$40,833$40,952$52,833$61,667$68,652$70,588$61,607
Median Female Income$33,958$52,639$41,898$44,274$45,625$44,145$44,063$48,750$0$0$33,545$36,692$42,719
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,03250.27%
Unemployed:512.48%
Not In Labor Force:97047.25%
Total:2,053100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:16816.28%
Service:37636.43%
Sales and Office:20219.57%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:17316.76%
Production, transportation, and material moving:11310.95%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,032100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $86,200, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is up $20,600 (31.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), is down $435 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $586. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.71% (29.64% with a mortgage, 70.36% free-and-clear) and renters 4.29% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 30.89%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$65,600$74,500$76,400$81,100$82,400$81,500$89,100$80,300$72,800$81,400$77,900$77,300$86,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1842.86%
$1,000 to $1,499:2457.14%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:42100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$435$344$334$385$380$422$552$623$586$575$707$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):27828.37%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):66067.35%
Renter Occupied:424.29%
Total Occupied Housing Units:980100%

Occupied Housing Units:98069.11%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):43830.89%
Total Housing Units:1,418100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:98669.53%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:43230.47%
Total Housing Units:1,418100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 12.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 1.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.60%). Private coverage is 84.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (63.80%). The share of people in poverty is 6.40%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), down 4.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (51.85%). College enrollment is 14.81%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:523.41%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):51733.95%
Some college, no degree:58438.35%
Associate's degree:18812.34%
Bachelor's degree:16811.03%
Graduate or professional degree:140.92%
Total:1,523100%
High school or higher:1,47196.59%
Bachelor's degree or higher:18211.95%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,94669.77%
Public Insurance:81429.19%
No Insurance:291.04%
Total:2,789100%
Has Health Insurance:2,76098.96%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.4%10.0%7.6%6.2%6.1%7.7%9.5%10.1%12.1%11.6%8.4%5.5%6.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:255.79%
Kindergarten:4410.19%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):7517.36%
High school (grades 9-12):22451.85%
College or graduate school:6414.81%
Total:432100%
Early Childhood:6915.97%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):34379.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85533 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 25 business establishments, employing about 146 people with an annual payroll of $5,860,000. USPS data shows 363 residential mailboxes and 9 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:363Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:9Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,246Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:349Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:25Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,262,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,860,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:146Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85533 is located in Greenlee County, Arizona, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arizona's 6th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85533. It covers 953.256 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.131 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:953.256 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.131 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:625.07 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0414380Source: Census
Place Name:Clifton town; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


85534 | | 85532

Schools in ZIP Code 85533


We could not locate which school district 85533 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Metcalf Elementary School Fairbanks Rd #1
Morenci, AZ 85540
District: Morenci Unified DistrictNearby
Fairbanks Middle School 1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540
District: Morenci Unified DistrictNearby
Blue Elementary School 80 Turkey Creek Rd
Blue, AZ 85922
District: Blue Elementary DistrictNearby
Morenci High School 1 Stadium Dr
Morenci, AZ 85540
District: Morenci Unified DistrictNearby
Gift-Morenci High School 473 Stadium Dr
Morenci, AZ 85540
District: UnknownNearby
East Fork Lutheran Grade School And High School 4325 Fort Apache Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
District: Private SchoolNearby
White Mountain Montessori School 421 N Woodland Rd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
District: Private SchoolNearby
Apache Baptist Academy Wickiup Village, Ste E
Bylas, AZ 85530
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85533


Arizona State University - The Gila Valley 615 North Stadium Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552-5545
Type: Post Secondary
Eastern Arizona College 615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552-0769
Type: Post Secondary
Western New Mexico University 1000 W. College Ave
Silver City, NM 88061
Type: Post Secondary
Northland Pioneer College 2251 E. Navajo Blvd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025-0610
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson 2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85712
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona Academy Of Beauty 5631 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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