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
$63,618
Median income
$88,600
Median home value
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1160.8 square miles in Salome, La Paz County, Arizona. The area is home to 2,786 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 85348 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85348 sits at $63,618 (12% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $45,367. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $88,600 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $1,005 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85348 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 75.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 85348 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 85348

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85348.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 85348?

75.2

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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

$45,367

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85348 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,618 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,951

Total Housing Units

1,249

Occupied Units

702

Vacant Units

1.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$88,600

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$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.

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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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