Wellton, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85356
Yuma County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,539
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,285
- Median income Near-median income area
- $102,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wellton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85356 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85356 (Wellton, AZ) rose +23.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 85356 covers 428.2 square miles in Wellton, Yuma County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,539 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85356 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,285 (2% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,923. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 0.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,100 (70% below the average Arizona ZIP); owner occupancy is 90.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.2, 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 85356.
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 85356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellton, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85356.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 85356, Wellton, 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
4,539
Population
428.2
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85356?
61.2
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
16.5%
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?
$71,285
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$33,923
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85356 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Wellton, 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)
$71,285 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
2,874housing units
2,874
Total Housing Units
1,901
Occupied Units
973
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,100
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 85356, employing approximately 340 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,188,000.
50
Businesses
340
Employees
$13.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 18.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 18.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.0% |
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 85356, 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 (4,539 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Yuma County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85356 in?
ZIP code 85356 (Wellton) 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 85356?
ZIP code 85356 in Wellton, AZ has a population of 4,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85356?
The median household income in ZIP 85356 is $71,285, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85356?
The median home value in ZIP 85356 is $102,100, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85356 is White at 68.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85356?
ZIP code 85356 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85356 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85356?
In ZIP code 85356, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 85356?
In ZIP code 85356, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85356 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 85356's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 85356 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Wellton, AZ ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.