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ZIP Code 85553

Gila, Arizona

ZCTA 85553

Juniper

ZIP Code 85553 is in the highest 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 14% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 15% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$50,762

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.3×

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

96.9

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 85553, in Gila, Arizona.

The basics

Total Population

1,755

Median Age

61.8

Population Density

5.79

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

$1,319

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.49%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.3×

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$50,762

Lower than 85% 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)

101.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

145.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

51.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

16

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

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

96.9

Higher than 95% 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 85553: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 85553?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 85553 is $1,319, an effective rate of 0.49% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 85553 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 85553 cost about 5.3× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 85553?
ZIP Code 85553 has a population of 1,755, about 5.79 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 61.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 85553?
ZIP Code 85553 averages 66.3°F year-round, summer highs near 101.7°F, winter lows around 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 85553 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 85553's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.9 (higher than 95% 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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