Zip code 85321: Ajo, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85321?

85321 is assigned to Ajo, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85321 in?

85321 is mostly in Pima County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 85321?

About 3,555 people live in 85321, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85321 in?

85321 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85321?

The median household income in 85321 is $53,180.

Q: What zip codes are near 85321?

The closest zip codes to 85321 are 85341, 85634, 85139, 85337, 85172.

Residential delivery areaPima CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

3,555

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$119K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$875/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

58.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1,344 sq mi

3 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 85321

85321 is a rural zip code in Ajo, Arizona (Pima County), covering 1,344 sq mi of land. About 3,555 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 58.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,180 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $119,000, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $875 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.7 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; cleaning and personal care; and management. 29% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 85321 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age58.9
99th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 3965th of 394 in AZ
Veterans17.6%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%33rd of 394 in AZ
Residents 65 and older39.4%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%65th of 394 in AZ
Government workers39.8%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%47th of 393 in AZ
Housing vacancy27.7%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%64th of 390 in AZ
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%87th of 393 in AZ
Uninsured rate14.6%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%106th of 392 in AZ
Poverty rate17.2%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%137th of 392 in AZ
Diversity index62.2
77th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.947th of 394 in AZ
Homeownership rate71.1%
56th
U.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%234th of 390 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher25.4%
35th
U.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%191st of 394 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters44.3%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%216th of 372 in AZ
Foreign-born residents4.5%
26th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%266th of 394 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.406
25th
U.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464264th of 388 in AZ
Per capita income$29,536
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503259th of 394 in AZ
Median household income$53,180
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964276th of 374 in AZ
Median gross rent$875
12th
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543261st of 327 in AZ
Work from home5.6%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%321st of 393 in AZ
Broadband access84.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%274th of 390 in AZ
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%299th of 393 in AZ
Healthcare workers6%
8th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%294th of 393 in AZ
Population3,555
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838255th of 394 in AZ
Median home value$119,000
5th
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500311th of 366 in AZ
Average commute17.7 min
5th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min344th of 373 in AZ
Residents under 1812%
4th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%315th of 394 in AZ
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%283rd of 393 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$29,830
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427362nd of 387 in AZ
Population density3/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi360th of 394 in AZ

Measure	85321	Pima	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Median age	58.9	39.8	39	38.9	99th	65th of 394
Veterans	17.6%	9.4%	7.9%	6.2%	99th	33rd of 394
Residents 65 and older	39.4%	21.6%	18.9%	17.2%	99th	65th of 394
Government workers	39.8%	17.6%	13.9%	14.5%	99th	47th of 393
Housing vacancy	27.7%	8.8%	10.5%	10.1%	97th	64th of 390
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	5.5%	5.1%	5.2%	89th	87th of 393
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.6%	8.6%	10.5%	8.4%	87th	106th of 392
Poverty rate	17.2%	14.3%	12.5%	12.5%	77th	137th of 392
Diversity index	62.2	60.9	61.9	61.4	77th	47th of 394
Homeownership rate	71.1%	65.2%	67.4%	65.2%	56th	234th of 390
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.4%	36.8%	33.3%	35.7%	35th	191st of 394
Rent-burdened renters	44.3%	53.2%	51.4%	51.1%	27th	216th of 372
Foreign-born residents	4.5%	11.8%	13%	14.1%	26th	266th of 394
Income inequality (Gini)	0.406	0.468	0.464	0.483	25th	264th of 388
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,536	$40,140	$42,503	$44,673	18th	259th of 394
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,180	$70,315	$79,964	$80,734	12th	276th of 374
Median gross rent	$875	$1,212	$1,543	$1,413	12th	261st of 327
Work from home	5.6%	15.4%	18.4%	15.1%	10th	321st of 393
Broadband accessWeakness	84.1%	91.9%	91.5%	91%	10th	274th of 390
Self-employed workers	6%	9.9%	9.9%	10%	10th	299th of 393
Healthcare workers	6%	10.7%	9.3%	9.7%	8th	294th of 393
Population	3,555	1,060,490	7,378,838	334,922,499	6th	255th of 394
Median home value	$119,000	$319,700	$394,500	$332,700	5th	311th of 366
Average commuteStrength	17.7 min	24.3 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	5th	344th of 373
Residents under 18	12%	19.6%	21.6%	22%	4th	315th of 394
Tech workers	0.3%	3.3%	3.7%	3.8%	4th	283rd of 393
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,830	$42,769	$48,427	$49,666	3rd	362nd of 387
Population density	3/sq mi	115/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	360th of 394

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

18%

65–74

21%

75+

Median age

58.9

Under 18

12%

65 and over

39.4%

Race and ethnicity

White53%
Black0.1%
Hispanic27%
Asian0.6%
Native American15%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

62.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

36.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

71%

Spanish

21%

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 1,656
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 53.3%
Married couples: 43.2%
Living alone: 38.7%
Veterans (of adults): 17.6%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

28%

$75–100k

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85321

$53,180

Pima Co.

$70,315

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,536

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.406

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85321

$119,000

Pima Co.

$319,700

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85321

$875

Pima Co.

$1,212

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

86%

2–4 units

0.6%

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,291
Owner-occupied: 71.1%
Vacant: 27.7%
Median year built: 1961
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.8%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

48%

10–19

31%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

17.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

22%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Management

11%

Food service

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Healthcare

Education

Arts, media and sports

Construction and repair

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Sales

Legal and social services

Production

Computer and math

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Public administration

12%

Arts and recreation

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Retail

Education

Other services

Construction

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

0.2%

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$29,830

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

39.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85321	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$40,036	$74,888
Service	$27,664	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,981	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$53,063	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

23%

Some college

32%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
Households with broadband: 84.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.1%
No internet access: 14.3%
Without health insurance: 14.6%
Limited-English households: 1.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Ajo
State: Arizona
County: Pima County
Center point: 32.3620° N, 112.5847° W
Land area: 1,344 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

85321 spans 2 counties

Pima County89% of land
Maricopa County11% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Ajo (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 85321

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85341	Lukeville, AZ	28 mi	37	—	—
85634	Sells, AZ	41 mi	5,038	$36,389	$82,600
85139	Maricopa, AZ	45 mi	20,784	$86,894	$344,200
85337	Gila Bend, AZ	45 mi	2,041	$55,365	$116,500
85172	Stanfield, AZ	52 mi	1,688	$71,806	$159,600
85193	Casa Grande, AZ	53 mi	4,118	$57,930	$167,000
85138	Maricopa, AZ	57 mi	55,260	$95,867	$378,800
85322	Arlington, AZ	58 mi	476	$75,417	$354,300
85123	Arizona City, AZ	58 mi	10,003	$69,137	$250,000
85333	Dateland, AZ	60 mi	442	$39,722	$206,900
85326	Buckeye, AZ	60 mi	75,359	$89,876	$373,300
85130	Casa Grande, AZ · PO box	60 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 85321

What city is zip code 85321?

85321 is assigned to Ajo, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85321 in?

85321 is mostly in Pima County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 85321?

About 3,555 people live in 85321, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85321 in?

85321 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85321?

The median household income in 85321 is $53,180.

What zip codes are near 85321?

The closest zip codes to 85321 are 85341, 85634, 85139, 85337, 85172.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85321, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.