City

Ajo, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Pima County  ·  Arizona

👥4,313Population
💰$52,127Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$120,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56%Hispanic: 24.8%Black: 0%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White56.0%
Hispanic24.8%
Black0.0%
Asian1.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.4%)
HS Graduate726 (26.4%)
Some College384 (14%)
Associates668 (24.3%)
Bachelors150 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree811 (29.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 14%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 29.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College14.0%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate29.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,127 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$120,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units2,326
Vacant Units516

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Ajo, AZ

Ajo is a city in Arizona, located in Pima County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,313 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Ajo is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,127 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ajo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ajo is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.04%).

Ajo, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Ajo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85321 4,313 $52,127 $120,800 $920 8.4% 34.9% 73.0%