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ZIP Code 85371

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

419
1/sq mi
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 85371 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 465.6 square miles in Poston, La Paz County, Arizona. The area is home to 419 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 85371 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85371 sits at , while per-capita income is $8,692. The poverty rate stands at 64.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 10.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85371 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 15.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 85371 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 85371, Poston, 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

419

Population

465.6

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85371?

15.3

Median Age

31.5%

Male

68.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 65.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$8,692

Per Capita Income

64.0%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

56

Total Housing Units

50

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 10.0%
Renter 90.0%

1976

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85371 in?
ZIP code 85371 (Poston) 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 85371?
ZIP code 85371 in Poston, AZ has a population of 419 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85371?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85371 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85371?
In ZIP code 85371, approximately 10.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85371?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85371 is 64.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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