85346 ZIP Code — Quartzsite, AZ

La Paz County, Arizona

ZIP code 85346 is located in Quartzsite, Arizona, within La Paz County. It covers approximately 363.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,614 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85346

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $49,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($19,256) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 85346 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,614

population

363.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85346 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85346

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85346. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quartzsite	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,614
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	012

Geography
Land area	363.54 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.6387
Longitude	-114.2736
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	928

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.1%	64.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	27.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	7.4%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,614

Population

People per sq mi

68.3

Median age

$19,256

Median household income

$28,109

Per capita income

$49,800

Median home value

$789

Median monthly rent

60.9%

Home ownership

33.7%

Poverty rate

36.3%

Unemployment

1,983

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

106

25–34

35–44

165

45–54

128

55–59

109

60–64

471

65–74

367

162

75–84

127

124

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	9.4%
18 and over	2,368	90.6%
65 and over	1,347	51.5%
Median age	68.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Two or more races 7.8%

Other race 1.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,341	81.4%
Hispanic or Latino	263	9.1%
Two or more races	224	7.8%
Other race	39	1.4%
Black or African American	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.1%	64.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	27.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	7.4%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 25.8%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 17.9%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.8%
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	17.9%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$19,256

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.3%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 15.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$49,800
Median rent / month	$789
Owner occupied	60.9%
Renter occupied	39.1%
Vacant	42.2%
Single-family detached	19.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	65.1%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	35.6%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.6%
1 bedroom	40.8%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	7.5%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	69.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%
Fuel oil	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	634	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	183	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	377	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	288	19.4%
Households with children under 18	162	10.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	894	60.3%
Average household size	1.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	12.7%
Married	55.9%	62.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	7.6%	5.1%
Divorced	15.4%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 19.9%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	202	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.5%

Transportation & utilities 16.1%

Professional & management 14.6%

Wholesale trade 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Other services 0.2%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	33.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	99.6%
Government	0.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.4%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.4%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	12.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.0

Poverty

All people 33.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 37.2%

Married-couple families 37.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	55.4%
High cholesterol	48.7%
Diabetes	21.1%
Heart disease	17.5%
Stroke	8.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	47.0%
Kidney disease	7.3%
Pulmonary disease	18.4%
Cancer	13.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	8.2%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	28.9%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	19.9%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	429	18.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	53.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	22.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,570	98.3%
Spanish	416	16.2%
Other Indo-European	309	12.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	107	4.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,231	85.3%
Born in same state	2,230	85.3%
Born in different state	507	19.4%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	383	14.7%
Not a US citizen	11	2.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	395	15.1%
French	266	10.2%
Arab	185	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	107	4.1%
English	100	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.7%
Internet access	80.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85346

What city is ZIP code 85346 in?

ZIP code 85346 is primarily assigned to Quartzsite, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85346 in?

ZIP code 85346 falls within La Paz County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85346 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 85346 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85346?

34% of residents in ZIP code 85346 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85346 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 85346 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85346 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 85346 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85346 in?

ZIP code 85346 observes the MST timezone.