85552 — Thatcher, AZ Home Values
Typical home value $353,412 as of June 2026 · 1st of 4 in Safford, AZ
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 85552, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 85552 compares in the Safford, AZ area
ZIP code 85552 (Thatcher, AZ) has a typical home value of $353,412 as of June 2026, ranking 1st of 4 ZIP codes tracked in the Safford, AZ area, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro. Prices here have moved +5.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +27.9%, from $276,251 in June 2021 to $353,412 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 24.5× the annual rent ($1,200/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Safford, AZ forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Safford.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 85552 has a population of 6,619, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 77.5% White, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.4% another race, 0.4% two or more races, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GIFT - Gila Institute for Technology | 615 N STADIUM AVE, THATCHER, AZ | 1.6 mi |
| GIFT - Thatcher High School | 601 N 3RD AVE, Thatcher, AZ | 2.5 mi |
| Thatcher High School | 601 North 3rd Avenue, Thatcher, AZ | 2.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85552?
$353,412 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 85552 an expensive ZIP code in the Safford, AZ area?
85552 ranks 1st of 4 ZIP codes in the Safford, AZ area by typical home value, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro.
How much have home values in 85552 changed over the past year?
+5.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 85552?
The typical home price is 24.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,200/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 85552?
6,619, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 85552?
GIFT - Gila Institute for Technology (1.6 mi), GIFT - Thatcher High School (2.5 mi), Thatcher High School (2.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 85552?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Safford, AZ forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.