Zip code 85346: Quartzsite, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85346?

85346 is assigned to Quartzsite, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85346 in?

85346 is in La Paz County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85346?

About 2,458 people live in 85346, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85346 in?

85346 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85346?

The median household income in 85346 is $44,028.

Q: What zip codes are near 85346?

The closest zip codes to 85346 are 85359, 85334, 85344, 85371, 92226.

Residential delivery areaLa Paz CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

2,458

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$836/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

73.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

364 sq mi

7 people/sq mi

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

About 85346

85346 is a rural zip code in Quartzsite, Arizona (La Paz County), covering 364 sq mi of land. About 2,458 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 73.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $44,028 a year, about 55% of the national median of $80,734. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $836 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 35% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 26% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 85346 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age73.3
99th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 397th of 394 in AZ
Unemployment rate33.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%5th of 393 in AZ
Veterans29.3%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%7th of 394 in AZ
Housing vacancy37.7%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%32nd of 390 in AZ
Residents 65 and older73.7%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%7th of 394 in AZ
Self-employed workers34.9%
99th
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%8th of 393 in AZ
Healthcare workers14.6%
94th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%38th of 393 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters64.7%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%34th of 372 in AZ
Work from home22.6%
84th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%74th of 393 in AZ
Poverty rate17%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%138th of 392 in AZ
Homeownership rate77.8%
73rd
U.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%179th of 390 in AZ
Government workers17.1%
72nd
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%156th of 393 in AZ
Uninsured rate9.8%
70th
U.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%186th of 392 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.459
69th
U.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464124th of 388 in AZ
Foreign-born residents6.3%
35th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%223rd of 394 in AZ
Per capita income$34,454
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503202nd of 394 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher21.6%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%215th of 394 in AZ
Diversity index31.5
25th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9281st of 394 in AZ
Median gross rent$836
9th
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543268th of 327 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$33,750
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427330th of 387 in AZ
Median household income$44,028
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964319th of 374 in AZ
Population2,458
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838276th of 394 in AZ
Broadband access74.1%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%321st of 390 in AZ
Population density7/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi302nd of 394 in AZ
Residents under 180.9%
1st
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%379th of 394 in AZ
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%336th of 393 in AZ

Measure	85346	La Paz	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Median age	73.3	60.2	39	38.9	99th	7th of 394
Unemployment rateWeakness	33.9%	10%	5.1%	5.2%	99th	5th of 393
Veterans	29.3%	17.8%	7.9%	6.2%	99th	7th of 394
Housing vacancy	37.7%	34.5%	10.5%	10.1%	99th	32nd of 390
Residents 65 and older	73.7%	43.1%	18.9%	17.2%	99th	7th of 394
Self-employed workers	34.9%	14%	9.9%	10%	99th	8th of 393
Healthcare workers	14.6%	6%	9.3%	9.7%	94th	38th of 393
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	64.7%	28.3%	51.4%	51.1%	92nd	34th of 372
Work from home	22.6%	11%	18.4%	15.1%	84th	74th of 393
Poverty rate	17%	17.5%	12.5%	12.5%	77th	138th of 392
Homeownership rate	77.8%	72.1%	67.4%	65.2%	73rd	179th of 390
Government workers	17.1%	31.3%	13.9%	14.5%	72nd	156th of 393
Uninsured rate	9.8%	10.7%	10.5%	8.4%	70th	186th of 392
Income inequality (Gini)	0.459	0.463	0.464	0.483	69th	124th of 388
Foreign-born residents	6.3%	9.8%	13%	14.1%	35th	223rd of 394
Per capita income	$34,454	$34,376	$42,503	$44,673	32nd	202nd of 394
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.6%	13.5%	33.3%	35.7%	25th	215th of 394
Diversity index	31.5	59.3	61.9	61.4	25th	281st of 394
Median gross rent	$836	$802	$1,543	$1,413	9th	268th of 327
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,750	$39,928	$48,427	$49,666	7th	330th of 387
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,028	$49,478	$79,964	$80,734	5th	319th of 374
Population	2,458	16,664	7,378,838	334,922,499	4th	276th of 394
Broadband accessWeakness	74.1%	78.9%	91.5%	91%	2nd	321st of 390
Population density	7/sq mi	4/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	302nd of 394
Residents under 18	0.9%	14.9%	21.6%	22%	1st	379th of 394
Tech workers	0%	0.1%	3.7%	3.8%	1st	336th of 393

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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

12%

55–64

33%

65–74

41%

75+

Median age

73.3

Under 18

0.9%

65 and over

73.7%

Race and ethnicity

White82%
Black0%
Hispanic12%
Asian0%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

31.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

12.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

74%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,693
Average household size: 1.4
Family households: 54.7%
Married couples: 40.8%
Living alone: 39.4%
Veterans (of adults): 29.3%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

41%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85346

$44,028

La Paz Co.

$49,478

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,454

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.459

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85346

—

La Paz Co.

$135,800

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85346

$836

La Paz Co.

$802

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

30%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

56%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,718
Owner-occupied: 77.8%
Vacant: 37.7%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 3.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 64.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 36.6%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

59%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

19%

Bicycle

Worked from home

23%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

66%

10–19

34%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

33.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

24.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

24%

Office and admin

21%

Healthcare

15%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Business and finance

Education

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Food service

0.8%

Police and fire

0.3%

Production

0.3%

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

24%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

20%

Retail

19%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Education

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

0.5%

Public administration

0.3%

Construction

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$33,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

34.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85346	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,489	$74,888
Service	$6,364	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,031	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$250,000+	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

33%

Some college

15%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
Households with broadband: 74.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 42.9%
No internet access: 19.1%
Without health insurance: 9.8%
Limited-English households: 14.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Quartzsite
State: Arizona
County: La Paz County
Center point: 33.6099° N, 114.1582° W
Land area: 364 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Quartzsite10% of zip
La Paz Valley (unincorporated)8% of zip

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

Zip codes near 85346

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85359	Quartzsite, AZ · PO box	6.1 mi	—	—	—
85334	Ehrenberg, AZ	12 mi	697	$39,143	—
85344	Parker, AZ	22 mi	9,433	$54,583	$216,400
85371	Poston, AZ	28 mi	111	—	—
92226	Blythe, CA · PO box	29 mi	—	—	—
85348	Salome, AZ	29 mi	2,112	$63,618	$88,600
85325	Bouse, AZ	30 mi	1,203	$47,691	$139,700
92225	Blythe, CA	30 mi	20,319	$55,725	$218,000
85328	Cibola, AZ	36 mi	245	—	$45,600
92242	Earp, CA	41 mi	1,359	$37,500	$128,100
85365	Yuma, AZ	41 mi	54,775	$70,331	$215,400
92267	Parker Dam, CA	48 mi	0	—	—

Questions about 85346

What city is zip code 85346?

85346 is assigned to Quartzsite, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85346 in?

85346 is in La Paz County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85346?

About 2,458 people live in 85346, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85346 in?

85346 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85346?

The median household income in 85346 is $44,028.

What zip codes are near 85346?

The closest zip codes to 85346 are 85359, 85334, 85344, 85371, 92226.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85346, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.