85337 ZIP Code — Gila Bend, AZ

Maricopa County, Arizona

ZIP code 85337 is located in Gila Bend, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 353.97 square miles and serves a population of 2,403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85337

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $47,358. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

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 (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 33% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 85337 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,403
population
353.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85337 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85337

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City Status
Gila Bend Preferred
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,403
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 013
Geography
Land area 353.97 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 32.9314
Longitude -112.7344
Timezone Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code 928
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.1% 36.2% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 20.8% 32.0% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 21.9% 23.7% 21.1%
Over $200k 1.1% 8.0% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,403
Population
7
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$47,358
Median household income
$23,748
Per capita income
$117,400
Median home value
$914
Median monthly rent
58.3%
Home ownership
35.2%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
547
Housing units
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
91
Under 5
67
113
5–9
83
104
10–14
76
83
15–19
61
85
20–24
62
211
25–34
154
170
35–44
125
196
45–54
143
72
55–59
52
81
60–64
60
118
65–74
86
57
75–84
41
7
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1866927.8%
18 and over1,73472.2%
65 and over31413.1%
Median age35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Other race 17.2%
Two or more races 14.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6%
Black or African American 2.1%
GroupCount%
White1,10633.5%
Hispanic or Latino89527.1%
Other race56817.2%
Two or more races46414.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native1976%
Black or African American682.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.1% 36.2% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 20.8% 32.0% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 21.9% 23.7% 21.1%
Over $200k 1.1% 8.0% 6.4%
Under $10k 9.7%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 9.9%
$25k–$35k 13.7%
$35k–$50k 14.1%
$50k–$75k 18.0%
$75k–$100k 9.2%
$100k–$150k 18.0%
$150k–$200k 2.0%
$200k+ 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.7%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k9.9%
$25k–$35k13.7%
$35k–$50k14.1%
$50k–$75k18.0%
$75k–$100k9.2%
$100k–$150k18.0%
$150k–$200k2.0%
$200k+2.2%
Median income$47,358

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%
$50k–$100k 7.4%
$100k–$150k 52.9%
$150k–$200k 12.7%
$200k–$300k 1.0%
$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$117,400
Median rent / month$914
Owner occupied58.3%
Renter occupied41.7%
Vacant6.6%
Single-family detached72.0%
Large apartment buildings1.3%
Mobile homes19.1%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.58

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.9%
2000–200911.7%
1990–199911.4%
1980–198910.5%
1970–197928.8%
1960–196917.7%
1950–195916.4%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom8.4%
2 bedrooms18.0%
3 bedrooms53.7%
4 bedrooms17.9%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.0%
1 vehicle33.8%
2 vehicles28.2%
3 or more30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas54.6%
Electricity42.1%
Wood1.0%
Solar2.2%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family38245.6%
Cohabiting couple738.7%
Male householder, no spouse24429.2%
Female householder, no spouse13816.5%
Households with children under 1825430.3%
Households with seniors (65+)28433.9%
Average household size2.78

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.5%34.0%
Married46.5%47.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.6%10.2%
Divorced19.4%8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.6%
Some HS, no diploma 14.6%
HS graduate 38.7%
Some college, no degree 12.4%
Associate's degree 4.9%
Bachelor's degree 4.9%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher63.8%
Bachelor's or higher7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool254.6%
Kindergarten142.6%
Elementary school35164.9%
High school12322.7%
College / grad school285.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.5%
Education & healthcare 13.2%
Retail trade 12.1%
Professional & management 9.9%
Transportation & utilities 6.6%
Finance & real estate 5.8%
Manufacturing 5.5%
Construction 4.9%
Other services 1.0%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.5%
Service17.3%
Sales & office15.9%
Natural resources & construction27.6%
Production & transportation16.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.7%
Government7.8%
Self-employed3.0%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.1%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk8.4%
Work from home0.5%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)13.5

Poverty

All people 35.2%
Under 18 years 53.4%
18 and over 28.3%
Married-couple families 13.1%
Female-led households 91.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security24.4%
Retirement income18.0%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP21.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.3%
High blood pressure35.9%
High cholesterol31.6%
Diabetes16.3%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma12.1%
Arthritis22.9%
Kidney disease4.3%
Pulmonary disease9.5%
Cancer4.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.4%
Binge drinking14.3%
No physical activity36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.8%
Depression21.2%
Fair or poor health29.2%
Poor mental health18.8%
Poor physical health16.8%
No health insurance33.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.1%
Visited dentist40.4%
Cholesterol screening83.6%
Teeth loss27.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans472.7%
Disability%
Any disability15.7%
Under 181.2%
18–64 years10.8%
65 and over68.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance24.8%
Public insurance47.4%
No insurance32.2%
Uninsured under 1923.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,24593.4%
Spanish73332.7%
Other Indo-European73332.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,78274.2%
Born in same state1,76473.4%
Born in different state1,34455.9%
Foreign born180.7%
Naturalized citizen62125.8%
Not a US citizen18429.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian803.3%
French702.9%
AncestryCount%
English562.3%
Arab70.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.8%
Internet access73.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85337

What city is ZIP code 85337 in?

ZIP code 85337 is primarily assigned to Gila Bend, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85337 in?

ZIP code 85337 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85337?

35% of residents in ZIP code 85337 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 85337?

Approximately 33% of households in ZIP code 85337 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85337?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85337?

The median home value in ZIP code 85337 is $117,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 85337 in?

ZIP code 85337 observes the MST timezone.

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