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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
$49,152
Median income
$226,800
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 85336 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Gadsden, Yuma County, Arizona. The area is home to 700 residents, producing a population density of 70 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 85336 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85336 sits at $49,152 (32% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $23,037. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 12.2%. On housing, the median home value is $226,800 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $750 per month, and 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85336 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yuma County, so you can benchmark 85336 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 85336

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85336.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 85336, Gadsden, 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

700

Population

9.9

Area (sq mi)

70

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85336?

32.8

Median Age

39.7%

Male

60.3%

Female

48.1%

Foreign-Born

White 8.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 99.4%

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

$23,037

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85336 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,152 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 37.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,469

Total Housing Units

2,435

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.5%
Renter 38.5%

$226,800

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85336 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 85336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85349 San Luis, AZ 25,517 4.0 mi
85350 Somerton, AZ 21,214 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yuma County

85364 standard
Yuma, AZ
Pop: 74,904
85365 standard
Yuma, AZ
Pop: 46,558
85349 standard
San Luis, AZ
Pop: 25,517
85350 standard
Somerton, AZ
Pop: 21,214
85367 standard
Yuma, AZ
Pop: 20,429
85356 standard
Wellton, AZ
Pop: 4,539

Related Areas

Yuma County Gadsden, AZ Arizona

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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Official Data Resources for Gadsden, AZ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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