Parker, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85344

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

9,147
8/sq mi: $54,583
Median income: $216,400
Median home value: 14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Parker pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 48th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 8
people per sq mi: 63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1115.5 square miles in Parker, La Paz County, Arizona. The area is home to 9,147 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 85344 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85344 sits at $54,583 (25% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $34,650. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $216,400 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $807 per month, and 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 13 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing La Paz County, so you can benchmark 85344 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 85344

Retail trade

43
Accommodation and food services

38
Health care and social assistance

21
Real estate and rental and leasing

18
Construction

17

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85344, Parker, AZ · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

9,147

Population

1115.5

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85344?

43.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 42.6%

African American 2.1%

Asian 2.3%

American Indian or Alaska Native 20.7%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 22.3%

Hispanic or Latino 34.8%

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?

$54,583

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$34,650

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

12.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85344 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,583 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,748

Total Housing Units

4,507

Occupied Units

2,241

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.9%

Renter 37.1%

$216,400

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$807

Median Rent

1981

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2023)

313

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+213%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85344 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2019	+8.3%	216
2020	+4.3%	226
2021	+15.7%	261
2022	+18.4%	309
2023	+1.1%	313

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 202 business establishments in ZIP 85344, employing approximately 2,494 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,871,000.

202

Businesses

2,494

Employees

$102.9M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	43	21.3%
Accommodation and food services	38	18.8%
Health care and social assistance	21	10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	18	8.9%
Construction	17	8.4%
Other services (except public administration)	15	7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	10	5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	8	4.0%
Information	7	3.5%
Finance and insurance	7	3.5%
Wholesale trade	5	2.5%
Manufacturing	4	2.0%
Transportation and warehousing	4	2.0%

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 85344 vs 92242 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
92242	Earp, CA	1,539	8.3 mi

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La Paz County Parker, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85344 in? ▼

ZIP code 85344 (Parker) is located in La Paz County, Arizona. La Paz County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/la-paz-az.

What is the population of ZIP code 85344? ▼

ZIP code 85344 in Parker, AZ has a population of 9,147 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 85344? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 85344 is $54,583, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 85344? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 85344 is $216,400, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85344? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 85344 is White at 42.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 85344? ▼

ZIP code 85344 has 202 business establishments employing approximately 2,494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 85344? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85344 are: Retail trade (43), Accommodation and food services (38), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 85344? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85344 increased by 1.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 85344? ▼

In ZIP code 85344, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 85344? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85344 is 12.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85344? ▼

In ZIP code 85344, 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 85344? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 85344 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.