PlainZIP

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
$55,365
Median income
$116,500
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

22th 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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $34,283. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $116,500 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $1,069 per month, and 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. The state and national benchmarks above give 85337's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 85337?

42.8

Median Age

59.2%

Male

40.8%

Female

24.3%

Foreign-Born

White 27.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%

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

$34,283

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85337 ranks nationally

Gila Bend, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,365 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

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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 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

856

Total Housing Units

809

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.9%
Renter 37.1%

$116,500

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$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.

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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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