US ZIP Code
85371

Poston, AZ

La Paz County  ·  Arizona

● Active
👥 280 Population ↓ 3% since 2019
💰 $13,750 Median HH Income
▼ 82% below avg
🎂 27.7 Median Age ↑ 13% since 2019
🎓 0.0% College Grads
▼ 100% below avg
📊 34.2% Unemployment
▲ 598% above avg ↑ 210% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code85371
CityPoston
StateArizona (AZ)
CountyLa Paz County
Area Code928
Elevation322 ft
Latitude33.967316
Longitude-114.390048
TimezonePhoenix
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 38.2% (107) Female 61.8% (173) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.3%Hispanic: 30%Other: 18.6%Race
White4.3%
Hispanic30.0%
Other18.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
22%
18–24
1%
25–44
58%
45–64
3%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.7 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.89
Below Poverty62.1% ▲ 521% above avg
College Grads0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment34.2% ▲ 598% above avg
HS Graduate82 (71.9%)
Some College27 (23.7%)
Associates5 (4.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 71.9%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 4.4%Edu
HS Grad71.9%
Some College23.7%
Associates4.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 13.5%Renter: 86.5%Tenure
Owner13.5%
Renter86.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$100k–150k
75%

Financials

Median HH Income$13,750 ▼ 82% below avg
Median Rent$310/mo ↓ 17% since 2019
Total Units153
Vacant Units5
Avg HH Size1.89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
75%
$25k–50k
3%
$50k–75k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Walked
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
88%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1960s–1970s
38%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units153
Vacant5
Owner Occupied13.5%
Renter Occupied86.5%
Avg HH Size1.89
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 85371 is in Poston, AZ, in La Paz County.
ZIP code 85371 is located in Arizona (AZ).
ZIP code 85371 is in La Paz County, AZ.
ZIP 85371 observes the Phoenix timezone.
The estimated population of ZIP code 85371 is 280 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 85371 is $13,750 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 85371

ZIP code 85371 is located in Poston, Arizona, within La Paz County. With a population of 280, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27.7 years. Economically, 85371 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $13,750 is well below the national average.

Renters can expect to pay around $310 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 86.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.

The population of 85371 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 30.0%. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 62.1%.

The unemployment rate in 85371 stands at 34.2%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.

Overall, ZIP code 85371 in Poston, AZ is characterized as lower-income, and a young community.