Hayden, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85135

Gila County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

630
552/sq mi
$29,722
Median income
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hayden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
552
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85135 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Hayden, Gila County, Arizona. The area is home to 630 residents, producing a population density of 552 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85135 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85135 sits at $29,722 (59% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $23,287. The poverty rate stands at 26.9% and the unemployment rate at 20.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85135 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gila County, so you can benchmark 85135 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85135, Hayden, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

630

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

552

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85135?

50.1

Median Age

62.2%

Male

37.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 32.3%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$29,722

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$23,287

Per Capita Income

26.9%

Poverty Rate

20.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85135 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$29,722 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

214

Total Housing Units

144

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

1947

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 85135, employing approximately 338 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,447,000.

3

Businesses

338

Employees

$21.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
85192 Winkelman, AZ 2,120 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85135 in?
ZIP code 85135 (Hayden) is located in Gila County, Arizona. Gila County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gila-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85135?
ZIP code 85135 in Hayden, AZ has a population of 630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85135?
The median household income in ZIP 85135 is $29,722, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85135?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85135 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 70.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85135?
ZIP code 85135 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85135?
In ZIP code 85135, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85135?
In ZIP code 85135, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85135?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85135 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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