City

Gila Bend, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥2,396Population
💰$49,260Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$120,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.6%Hispanic: 66.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White18.6%
Hispanic66.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty33.5% ▲ 235% above avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma80 (7.1%)
HS Graduate573 (51.1%)
Some College138 (12.3%)
Associates144 (12.8%)
Bachelors60 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree127 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 7.1%HS Grad: 51.1%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS7.1%
HS Grad51.1%
Some College12.3%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
58%
$150k–$200k
9%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,260 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$120,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,089/mo
Total Housing Units905
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
50%
About Gila Bend, AZ

Gila Bend is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,396 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Gila Bend is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,260 is below the national average. Approximately 33.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gila Bend 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 $1,089 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gila Bend is less-educated. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (66.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gila Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85337 2,396 $49,260 $120,800 $1,089 0.9% 16.7% 64.7%