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ZIP Code 85539

Gila, Arizona

ZCTA 85539

Juniper

ZIP Code 85539 is in the highest 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 12% nationally for median income. And it sits in the lowest 37% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$47,807

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.88×

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

91.6

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 85539, in Gila, Arizona.

The basics

Total Population

3,386

Median Age

42.8

Population Density

43.75

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$705

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.51%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$906

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

98.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

122.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

25.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

17.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

91.6

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 85539: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 85539?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 85539 is $705, an effective rate of 0.51% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 85539 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 85539 cost about 2.88× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 85539?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 85539 is $906 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 85539?
ZIP Code 85539 has a population of 3,386, about 43.75 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 42.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 85539?
ZIP Code 85539 averages 66.8°F year-round, summer highs near 98.3°F, winter lows around 36.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 85539 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 85539's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.6 (higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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