ZIP Code 85348 -- Salome, AZ

La Paz | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.4x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 30.60% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • The median age of 75.20 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 87.11% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
2,112
Unknown
Median Income
$63,618
Home Value
$88,600
Median Rent
$1,005
Median Age
75.20
Diversity Index
25.60
Low
Cost of Living
52.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
3.4%

About ZIP Code 85348

ZIP code 85348 in Salome, Arizona is a unknown area with a population of 2,112. The median household income is $63,618, which is This is 15% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $88,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 52.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 75.20 years. Approximately 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in La Paz, AZ.

Population & Age

Total Population
2,112
Median Age
75.20
Male Population
986
46.7%
Female Population
1,126
53.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
25.60 Low
White
91.0%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.0%
Other Race
2.9%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$63,618
Mean Household Income
$83,129
Per Capita Income
$45,367
Below Poverty Line
5.7%

This is 15% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$88,600
Median Rent
$1,005
Total Housing Units
1,951
Occupied Units
1,249
Vacant Units
702
36.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1994
Owner Occupied
87.1%
Renter Occupied
12.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.4x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 87.1% Renter 12.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 94.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
555
Employment Rate
96.6%
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
57.7%
Carpool
8.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
30.6%

Cost of Living Index

52.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 85348 is 47.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in La Paz

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
85344 Empire landing 9,433 $54,583
85346 Quartzsite 2,458 $44,028
85325 Bouse 1,203 $47,691
85334 Ehrenberg 697 $39,143
85357 Wenden 405 $46,830
85328 Cibola 245 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 85348

ZIP code 85348 (Salome, AZ) has a total population of 2,112 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 75.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 85348 is $63,618 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 15% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 85348 is primarily located in Salome, Arizona (AZ). It falls within La Paz County.

The median home value in ZIP code 85348 is $88,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,005.

The median age in ZIP code 85348 is 75.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 85348 has a cost of living index of 52.49 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 85348, 8.10% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.51% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 85348 is 3.42%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 30.60% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.