Gila Bend, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85337
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,793
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,365
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gila Bend pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85337 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85337 covers 1470.0 square miles in Gila Bend, Maricopa County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,793 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85337 reports a modest median household income of $55,365 (24% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,283. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,500 (65% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,069; owner occupancy is 62.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85337.
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 85337
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gila Bend, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85337.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Utilities 3
Utilities
3 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 85337, Gila Bend, 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
2,793
Population
1470.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85337?
42.8
Median Age
59.2%
Male
40.8%
Female
24.3%
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?
$55,365
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$34,283
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85337 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Gila Bend, 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)
$55,365 29th percentile higher than 29% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
856housing units
856
Total Housing Units
809
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,500
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,069
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 85337, employing approximately 712 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,892,000.
48
Businesses
712
Employees
$41.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 29.2% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 22.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85337, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,793 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 85337 in?
ZIP code 85337 (Gila Bend) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricopa-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85337?
ZIP code 85337 in Gila Bend, AZ has a population of 2,793 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85337?
The median household income in ZIP 85337 is $55,365, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85337?
The median home value in ZIP 85337 is $116,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85337?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85337 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85337?
ZIP code 85337 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85337?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85337 are: Accommodation and food services (14), Retail trade (11), Utilities (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85337?
In ZIP code 85337, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 85337?
In ZIP code 85337, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85337?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85337 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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