Quartzsite, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85346
La Paz County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,423
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $44,028
- Median income Below-median income area
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Quartzsite pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85346 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85346 covers 1638.1 square miles in Quartzsite, La Paz County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,423 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85346 reports a modest median household income of $44,028 (39% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,454. Unemployment is 33.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 73.3, and the average commute is 6 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85346.
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 85346
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quartzsite, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85346.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
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 85346, Quartzsite, 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
4,423
Population
1638.1
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85346?
73.3
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
6.3%
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?
$44,028
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$34,454
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
33.9%
Unemployment Rate
5.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85346 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Quartzsite, 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)
$44,028 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
2,718housing units
2,718
Total Housing Units
1,693
Occupied Units
1,025
Vacant Units
1.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$836
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 85346, employing approximately 632 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,698,000.
66
Businesses
632
Employees
$17.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 31.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 30.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.5% |
| Information | 3 | 4.5% |
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 85346, 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 (4,423 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 85346 in?
ZIP code 85346 (Quartzsite) 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 85346?
ZIP code 85346 in Quartzsite, AZ has a population of 4,423 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85346?
The median household income in ZIP 85346 is $44,028, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85346?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85346 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85346?
ZIP code 85346 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85346?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85346 are: Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (20), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85346?
In ZIP code 85346, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 85346?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85346 is 5.9 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 85346?
In ZIP code 85346, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85346?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85346 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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