Wenden, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85357

La Paz County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

761
1/sq mi
$46,830
Median income
$57,100
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wenden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85357 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85357 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1522.0 square miles in Wenden, La Paz County, Arizona. The area is home to 761 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 85357 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85357 sits at $46,830 (36% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $31,662. The poverty rate stands at 0.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.4%. On housing, the median home value is $57,100 (83% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85357 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 85357 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 →

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 85357, Wenden, 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

761

Population

1522.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85357?

50.8

Median Age

57.8%

Male

42.2%

Female

24.7%

Foreign-Born

White 38.5%
African American 10.4%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%

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?

$46,830

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$31,662

Per Capita Income

0.2%

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85357 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,830 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 41.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

274

Total Housing Units

225

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$57,100

Median Home Value

-83% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 85357, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $372,000.

4

Businesses

16

Employees

$372K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 85357 in?
ZIP code 85357 (Wenden) 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 85357?
ZIP code 85357 in Wenden, AZ has a population of 761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85357?
The median household income in ZIP 85357 is $46,830, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85357?
The median home value in ZIP 85357 is $57,100, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85357 is White at 38.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85357?
ZIP code 85357 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85357?
In ZIP code 85357, 41.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 85357?
In ZIP code 85357, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85357 is 0.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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