Thatcher
Town in Graham County, Arizona

Thatcher is a town in Graham County, Arizona, with 5,231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,910 ft (887 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central, 4.2 miles N.
- 5,231residents (2020 Census)
- 2,910 ftelevation · 887 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.3 km²
- 785 / sq mipopulation density
- 85552ZIP code
About Thatcher
Thatcher is a town in Graham County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thatcher had a population of 5,231. It is the home of Eastern Arizona College (EAC).
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Living in Thatcher
- Median household income
- $82,917
- Median home value
- $286,300
- Median rent
- $939/mo
- Median age
- 31
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Thatcher had 5,231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 785 per sq mi (303 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thatcher at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Graham County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,231 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.66 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,910 ft (887 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8113° N, 109.7668° W |
| ZIP code | 85552 |
| Official website | thatcher.az.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0473420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thatcher
- Central4.2 mi N
- Safford4.3 mi E
- Cactus Flats4.4 mi SE
- Swift Trail Junction6.5 mi SE
- Pima7.2 mi NW
- Solomon8.0 mi E
- Bryce8.6 mi NW
- San Jose10.0 mi E
- Fort Thomas18.9 mi NW
- Bylas29.9 mi NW
- Morenci30.4 mi NE
- Clifton31.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thatcher
What county is Thatcher in?
Thatcher is in Graham County, Arizona.
What is the population of Thatcher, AZ?
5,231 people lived in Thatcher at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thatcher, AZ?
The ZIP code of Thatcher is 85552.
What is the elevation of Thatcher?
2,910 feet (887 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thatcher?
Central (4.2 mi), Safford (4.3 mi), Cactus Flats (4.4 mi), Swift Trail Junction (6.5 mi), Pima (7.2 mi).
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