85356 ZIP Code — Wellton, AZ

Yuma County, Arizona

ZIP code 85356 is located in Wellton, Arizona, within Yuma County. It covers approximately 180.51 square miles and serves a population of 3,703 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85356

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,721. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85356 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,703

population

180.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85356 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85356

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wellton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85367 Yuma (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,703
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	180.51 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.8657
Longitude	-114.1959
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	47.4%	50.9%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	14.4%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,703

Population

People per sq mi

60.4

Median age

$57,721

Median household income

$32,430

Per capita income

$98,800

Median home value

$728

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

2,360

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

15–19

134

20–24

115

107

25–34

131

35–44

113

156

45–54

135

131

55–59

113

229

60–64

198

424

65–74

366

300

75–84

258

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	573	15.5%
18 and over	3,130	84.5%
65 and over	1,471	39.7%
Median age	60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68%

Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

Two or more races 12.6%

Other race 5.2%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,918	68%
Hispanic or Latino	588	13.7%
Two or more races	542	12.6%
Other race	222	5.2%
Asian	14	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	50.9%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	14.4%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$57,721

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.0%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,800
Median rent / month	$728
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	32.5%
Single-family detached	44.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	39.6%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	36.0%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	44.4%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	21.6%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	47.9%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	86.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,042	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	47	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	470	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	246	13.6%
Households with children under 18	350	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	987	54.7%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	14.0%
Married	63.8%	66.4%
Separated	6.0%	1.9%
Widowed	5.3%	9.7%
Divorced	9.3%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	7.5%
Kindergarten	12	2.3%
Elementary school	306	59.1%
High school	92	17.8%
College / grad school	69	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Professional & management 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Public administration 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Retail trade 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Construction 5.4%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Other services 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	29.7%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 65.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.5%
Retirement income	45.9%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	43.4%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	609	19.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,623	97.8%
Spanish	343	9.5%
Other Indo-European	343	9.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,998	81.0%
Born in same state	2,970	80.2%
Born in different state	1,064	28.7%
Foreign born	28	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	705	19.0%
Not a US citizen	394	55.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	340	9.2%
Italian	261	7%
Arab	102	2.8%
Polish	72	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	58	1.6%
Dutch	41	1.1%
German	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.7%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85356

What city is ZIP code 85356 in?

ZIP code 85356 is primarily assigned to Wellton, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85356 in?

ZIP code 85356 falls within Yuma County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85356 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 85356 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85356 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 85356 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85356 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 85356 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 85356 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 85356 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 85356 in?

ZIP code 85356 observes the MST timezone.