85357 ZIP Code — Wenden, AZ

La Paz County, Arizona

ZIP code 85357 is located in Wenden, Arizona, within La Paz County. It covers approximately 425.20 square miles and serves a population of 455 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85357

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $73,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,472. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85357 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

455

population

425.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85357 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85357

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85357. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wenden	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	455
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	012

Geography
Land area	425.20 sq mi
Water area	2.69 sq mi
Latitude	33.8922
Longitude	-113.5454
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	80.5%	64.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	27.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	7.4%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

455

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$36,472

Median household income

$27,579

Per capita income

$73,800

Median home value

$489

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

285

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	9.2%
18 and over	413	90.8%
65 and over	143	31.4%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 33.8%

White 22.4%

Two or more races 17.6%

Other race 16.2%

Black or African American 6.8%

Asian 3.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	232	33.8%
White	154	22.4%
Two or more races	121	17.6%
Other race	111	16.2%
Black or African American	47	6.8%
Asian	22	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.5%	64.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	27.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	7.4%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 33.8%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	33.8%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
Median income	$36,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.1%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$73,800
Median rent / month	$489
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	33.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	64.2%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	26.1%
1970–1979	29.0%
1960–1969	20.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	38.6%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	19.0%
4 bedrooms	2.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	82.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	34.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	180	59.0%
Female householder, no spouse	21	6.9%
Households with children under 18	37	12.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	39.7%
Average household size	1.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.3%	0.0%
Married	58.9%	90.1%
Separated	12.7%	0.0%
Widowed	18.2%	9.9%
Divorced	9.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 28.6%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	33.3%
Elementary school	28	66.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.6%

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Construction 12.9%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Retail trade 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Information 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	1.2%
Sales & office	6.8%
Natural resources & construction	55.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	18.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	19.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.0%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	22.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	455	100.0%
Spanish	67	14.7%
Other Indo-European	67	14.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	274	60.2%
Born in same state	252	55.4%
Born in different state	90	19.8%
Foreign born	22	4.8%
Naturalized citizen	181	39.8%
Not a US citizen	35	19.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	38	8.4%
Italian	16	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	67.0%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85357

What city is ZIP code 85357 in?

ZIP code 85357 is primarily assigned to Wenden, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85357 in?

ZIP code 85357 falls within La Paz County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85357 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 85357 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85357 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 85357 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85357 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 85357 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85357?

The median home value in ZIP code 85357 is $73,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 85357 in?

ZIP code 85357 observes the MST timezone.