85135 ZIP Code — Hayden, AZ

Gila County, Arizona

ZIP code 85135 is located in Hayden, Arizona, within Gila County. It covers approximately 1.45 square miles and serves a population of 525 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85135

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $39,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,182. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 85135 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

525

population

1.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85135 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85135

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85135. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hayden	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	525
Population density	362 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	1.45 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	33.0068
Longitude	-110.7838
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	520

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.0%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

525

Population

362

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$33,182

Median household income

$19,167

Per capita income

$39,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

23.0%

Poverty rate

33.8%

Unemployment

262

Housing units

6.8%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	9.9%
18 and over	473	90.1%
65 and over	96	18.3%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.5%

Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

Two or more races 22.9%

Other race 6.4%

Group	Count	%
White	314	43.5%
Hispanic or Latino	197	27.3%
Two or more races	165	22.9%
Other race	46	6.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.0%	52.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	32.5%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	13.1%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 14.9%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 27.2%

$35k–$50k 24.3%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.9%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	27.2%
$35k–$50k	24.3%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	3.5%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
Median income	$33,182

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 52.6%

$50k–$100k 47.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$39,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	30.8%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	12.3%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	33.7%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.6%
Electricity	38.1%
Fuel oil	9.4%
No fuel used	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45	22.3%
Cohabiting couple	35	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	61	30.2%
Female householder, no spouse	61	30.2%
Households with children under 18	56	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	48.0%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.9%	43.5%
Married	23.3%	17.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	17.1%
Divorced	8.0%	22.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	27.8%
High school	31	39.2%
College / grad school	26	32.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 38.8%

Retail trade 21.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.1%

Public administration 10.8%

Information 5.0%

Education & healthcare 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.6%
Service	33.1%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	35.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	20.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 23.0%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 24.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 32.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.9%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	30.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	58.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	512	97.5%
Spanish	31	6.1%
Other Indo-European	31	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	503	95.8%
Born in same state	491	93.5%
Born in different state	460	87.6%
Foreign born	12	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	22	4.2%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	14.5%
French	11	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	79.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85135

What city is ZIP code 85135 in?

ZIP code 85135 is primarily assigned to Hayden, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85135 in?

ZIP code 85135 falls within Gila County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85135 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 85135 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85135?

7% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 85135?

23% of residents in ZIP code 85135 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85135?

The median home value in ZIP code 85135 is $39,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 85135 in?

ZIP code 85135 observes the MST timezone.