Zip code 85371: Poston, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85371?

85371 is assigned to Poston, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85371 in?

85371 is in La Paz County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85371?

About 111 people live in 85371, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85371 in?

85371 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What zip codes are near 85371?

The closest zip codes to 85371 are 85344, 92242, 85359, 92225, 92267.

Residential delivery areaLa Paz CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

111

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

15.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.3 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

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

About 85371

85371 is a rural zip code in Poston, Arizona (La Paz County), covering 9.3 sq mi of land. About 111 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 15.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

64% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 10% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 85371 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 111 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate64%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%5th of 392 in AZ
Residents under 1854.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%1st of 394 in AZ
Government workers36%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%57th of 393 in AZ
Self-employed workers16%
93rd
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%60th of 393 in AZ
Veterans9.8%
89th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%149th of 394 in AZ
Housing vacancy10.7%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%218th of 390 in AZ
Diversity index54.4
60th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9121st of 394 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.426
42nd
U.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464197th of 388 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters43.5%
25th
U.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%221st of 372 in AZ
Unemployment rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%339th of 393 in AZ
Broadband access80%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%297th of 390 in AZ
Population111
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838393rd of 394 in AZ
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi278th of 394 in AZ
Per capita income$8,692
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503389th of 394 in AZ
Median age15.3
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39394th of 394 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%390th of 394 in AZ
Homeownership rate10%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%382nd of 390 in AZ
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%376th of 393 in AZ
Uninsured rate0.9%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%376th of 392 in AZ
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%375th of 394 in AZ
Residents 65 and older4.5%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%378th of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$8,250
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427386th of 387 in AZ
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%339th of 393 in AZ
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%367th of 393 in AZ

Measure	85371	La Paz	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Poverty rateWeakness	64%	17.5%	12.5%	12.5%	99th	5th of 392
Residents under 18	54.1%	14.9%	21.6%	22%	99th	1st of 394
Government workers	36%	31.3%	13.9%	14.5%	99th	57th of 393
Self-employed workers	16%	14%	9.9%	10%	93rd	60th of 393
Veterans	9.8%	17.8%	7.9%	6.2%	89th	149th of 394
Housing vacancy	10.7%	34.5%	10.5%	10.1%	74th	218th of 390
Diversity index	54.4	59.3	61.9	61.4	60th	121st of 394
Income inequality (Gini)	0.426	0.463	0.464	0.483	42nd	197th of 388
Rent-burdened renters	43.5%	28.3%	51.4%	51.1%	25th	221st of 372
Unemployment rateStrength	2%	10%	5.1%	5.2%	5th	339th of 393
Broadband accessWeakness	80%	78.9%	91.5%	91%	4th	297th of 390
Population	111	16,664	7,378,838	334,922,499	1st	393rd of 394
Population density	12/sq mi	4/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	278th of 394
Per capita incomeWeakness	$8,692	$34,376	$42,503	$44,673	1st	389th of 394
Median age	15.3	60.2	39	38.9	1st	394th of 394
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	13.5%	33.3%	35.7%	1st	390th of 394
Homeownership rateWeakness	10%	72.1%	67.4%	65.2%	1st	382nd of 390
Work from home	0%	11%	18.4%	15.1%	1st	376th of 393
Uninsured rateStrength	0.9%	10.7%	10.5%	8.4%	1st	376th of 392
Foreign-born residents	0%	9.8%	13%	14.1%	1st	375th of 394
Residents 65 and older	4.5%	43.1%	18.9%	17.2%	1st	378th of 394
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$8,250	$39,928	$48,427	$49,666	1st	386th of 387
Tech workers	0%	0.1%	3.7%	3.8%	1st	339th of 393
Healthcare workers	0%	6%	9.3%	9.7%	1st	367th 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

14%

Under 5

40%

5–17

18–24

33%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

15.3

Under 18

54.1%

65 and over

4.5%

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Black0%
Hispanic8%
Asian0%
Native American58%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial34%

Diversity index

54.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

91%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 50
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 84%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 16%
Veterans (of adults): 9.8%
Male / female: 32% / 68%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

64%

$25–50k

36%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85371

—

La Paz Co.

$49,478

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$8,692

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

64%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.426

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85371

—

La Paz Co.

$135,800

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85371

—

La Paz Co.

$802

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 56
Owner-occupied: 10%
Vacant: 10.7%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 43.5%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

45%

20–29

55%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

100%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

52%

Sales

48%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

48%

Arts and recreation

26%

Admin, support and management

16%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$8,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

36%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85371	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$31,250	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

48%

Some college

36%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 80%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 0%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Poston
State: Arizona
County: La Paz County
Center point: 33.9673° N, 114.3901° W
Land area: 9.3 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

Poston (unincorporated)15% of zip

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

Zip codes near 85371

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85344	Parker, AZ	8.5 mi	9,433	$54,583	$216,400
92242	Earp, CA	16 mi	1,359	$37,500	$128,100
85359	Quartzsite, AZ · PO box	23 mi	—	—	—
92225	Blythe, CA	23 mi	20,319	$55,725	$218,000
92267	Parker Dam, CA	25 mi	0	—	—
85334	Ehrenberg, AZ	26 mi	697	$39,143	—
85346	Quartzsite, AZ	28 mi	2,458	$44,028	—
92226	Blythe, CA · PO box	30 mi	—	—	—
85325	Bouse, AZ	30 mi	1,203	$47,691	$139,700
86406	Lake Havasu City, AZ	34 mi	25,067	$77,506	$476,600
86403	Lake Havasu City, AZ	35 mi	18,295	$58,967	$363,000
92280	Vidal, CA	36 mi	0	—	—

Questions about 85371

What city is zip code 85371?

85371 is assigned to Poston, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85371 in?

85371 is in La Paz County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85371?

About 111 people live in 85371, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85371 in?

85371 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What zip codes are near 85371?

The closest zip codes to 85371 are 85344, 92242, 85359, 92225, 92267.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85371, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.