85348 ZIP Code — Salome, AZ

La Paz County, Arizona

ZIP code 85348 is located in Salome, Arizona, within La Paz County. It covers approximately 685.79 square miles and serves a population of 2,044 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85348

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,726. 89% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85348 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,044

population

685.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85348 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85348

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85348. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salome	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,044
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	012

Geography
Land area	685.79 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.8480
Longitude	-113.6095
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	60.2%	64.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	27.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	7.4%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,044

Population

People per sq mi

74.1

Median age

$60,726

Median household income

$42,228

Per capita income

$97,700

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,911

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

302

65–74

365

411

75–84

496

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	2.5%
18 and over	1,992	97.5%
65 and over	1,634	79.9%
Median age	74.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,965	92.9%
Two or more races	79	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	72	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	64.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	27.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	7.4%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	17.1%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$60,726

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.7%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,700
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	38.8%
Single-family detached	19.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	68.3%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	22.4%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.4%
1 bedroom	53.2%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	19.7%
4 bedrooms	0.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	833	65.8%
Cohabiting couple	64	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	201	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	168	13.3%
Households with children under 18	16	1.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,129	89.2%
Average household size	1.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.0%	3.3%
Married	70.2%	75.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	6.3%	19.5%
Divorced	13.6%	1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	19.6%
High school	36	78.3%
College / grad school	1	2.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 37.3%

Construction 12.6%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 6.6%

Retail trade 1.3%

Information 0.8%

Other services 0.3%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.1%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	1.2%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	0.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.6%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	24.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.2

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 28.8%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	88.6%
Retirement income	49.7%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	48.9%
High cholesterol	45.6%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	13.3%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	5.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	12.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	9.9%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	94.9%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	470	23.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	81.6%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,037	99.7%
Spanish	50	2.5%
Other Indo-European	50	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,859	90.9%
Born in same state	1,820	89.0%
Born in different state	48	2.3%
Foreign born	39	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	185	9.1%
Not a US citizen	70	37.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	429	21%
Italian	100	4.9%
Arab	90	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	60	2.9%
Polish	16	0.8%
German	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	61.9%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85348

What city is ZIP code 85348 in?

ZIP code 85348 is primarily assigned to Salome, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85348 in?

ZIP code 85348 falls within La Paz County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85348 have an older population?

80% of residents in ZIP code 85348 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85348 have a large retiree population?

89% of households in ZIP code 85348 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85348?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 85348 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 85348 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85348 in?

ZIP code 85348 observes the MST timezone.