Gadsden, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85336
Yuma County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 700
- 70/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,152
- Median income Below-median income area
- $226,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gadsden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 70
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85336 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85336 (Gadsden, AZ) fell -2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.4 in 2023 to 284.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85336 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gadsden, Yuma County, Arizona, home to just 700 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85336 reports a modest median household income of $49,152 (32% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,037. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $226,800 (33% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $750; owner occupancy is 61.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yuma County, so 85336 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 85336
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gadsden, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85336.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85336, Gadsden, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
700
Population
9.9
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85336?
32.8
Median Age
39.7%
Male
60.3%
Female
48.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$49,152
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$23,037
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85336 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Gadsden, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,152 21st percentile higher than 21% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,469housing units
2,469
Total Housing Units
2,435
Occupied Units
34
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,800
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$750
Median Rent
2001
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85336 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 190 |
| 2021 | +19.8% | 227 |
| 2022 | +20.6% | 274 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 292 |
| 2024 | -2.6% | 285 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 85336, employing approximately 298 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,823,000.
68
Businesses
298
Employees
$8.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.4% |
| Information | 3 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85336 vs 85349 →
ZIP 85336 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85349
San Luis (85349)
25,517 residents
- 85350
Somerton (85350)
21,214 residents
- 85336 700
Gadsden (85336)
700 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85336 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85350
Somerton (85350)
$74,025 median income
- 85349
San Luis (85349)
$60,330 median income
- 85336
Gadsden (85336)
$49,152 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85336 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85336, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85336 in?
ZIP code 85336 (Gadsden) is located in Yuma County, Arizona. Yuma County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yuma-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85336?
ZIP code 85336 in Gadsden, AZ has a population of 700 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85336?
The median household income in ZIP 85336 is $49,152, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85336?
The median home value in ZIP 85336 is $226,800, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85336?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85336 is Two or More Ethnicities at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85336?
ZIP code 85336 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 298 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85336?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85336 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (9), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85336?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85336 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85336?
In ZIP code 85336, 37.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 85336?
In ZIP code 85336, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85336?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85336 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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