Salome, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85348
La Paz County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,786
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,618
- Median income Near-median income area
- $88,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salome pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85348 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85348 covers 1160.8 square miles in Salome, La Paz County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,786 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85348 reports a modest median household income of $63,618 (12% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,367. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 3.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $88,600 (74% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,005; owner occupancy is 87.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 75.2, 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 85348.
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 85348
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salome, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85348.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 85348, Salome, 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
2,786
Population
1160.8
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85348?
75.2
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
13.0%
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?
$63,618
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$45,367
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85348 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Salome, 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)
$63,618 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
1,951housing units
1,951
Total Housing Units
1,249
Occupied Units
702
Vacant Units
1.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,600
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,005
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 85348, employing approximately 344 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,892,000.
39
Businesses
344
Employees
$13.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 25.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 20.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.7% |
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 85348, 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 (2,786 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 85348 in?
ZIP code 85348 (Salome) 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 85348?
ZIP code 85348 in Salome, AZ has a population of 2,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85348?
The median household income in ZIP 85348 is $63,618, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85348?
The median home value in ZIP 85348 is $88,600, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85348?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85348 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85348?
ZIP code 85348 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 344 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85348?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85348 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (8), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85348?
In ZIP code 85348, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 85348?
In ZIP code 85348, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85348?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85348 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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