Somerton, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85350
Yuma County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,214
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,025
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Somerton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85350 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85350 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somerton, Yuma County, Arizona, with 21,214 residents across 255.0 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85350 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,025 (2% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,918. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $237,300 (30% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $890; owner occupancy is 74.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yuma County, so 85350 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 85350
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerton, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85350.
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 18
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 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 85350, Somerton, 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
21,214
Population
255.0
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85350?
32.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
34.5%
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?
$74,025
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$24,918
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85350 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Somerton, 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)
$74,025 Top 40% higher than 60% of 372 Arizona 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,631housing units
6,631
Total Housing Units
6,293
Occupied Units
338
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,300
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$890
Median Rent
1999
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
+23.0%
YoY Change (2024)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85350 have increased 23.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +8.7% | 160 |
| 2020 | +7.3% | 172 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 194 |
| 2022 | +23.0% | 239 |
| 2024 | – | 280 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 181 business establishments in ZIP 85350, employing approximately 2,111 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,803,000.
181
Businesses
2,111
Employees
$80.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 48 | 26.5% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 6.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.8% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.7% |
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 85350 vs 85336 →
ZIP 85350 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85364
Yuma (85364)
74,904 residents
- 85349 25,517
San Luis (85349)
25,517 residents
- 85350 21,214
Somerton (85350)
21,214 residents
- 85336 700
Gadsden (85336)
700 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85350 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85350 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85350
Somerton (85350)
$74,025 median income
- 85349
San Luis (85349)
$60,330 median income
- 85364
Yuma (85364)
$57,874 median income
- 85336
Gadsden (85336)
$49,152 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85350 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85350, 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 (21,214 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 85350 in?
ZIP code 85350 (Somerton) is located in Yuma County, Arizona. Yuma County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yuma-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85350?
ZIP code 85350 in Somerton, AZ has a population of 21,214 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85350?
The median household income in ZIP 85350 is $74,025, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85350?
The median home value in ZIP 85350 is $237,300, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85350?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85350 is Two or More Ethnicities at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 91.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85350?
ZIP code 85350 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 2,111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85350?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85350 are: Construction (48), Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85350?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85350 increased by 23.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 85350?
In ZIP code 85350, 36.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 85350?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85350 is 22.8 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 85350?
In ZIP code 85350, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85350?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85350 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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