City

Poston, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  La Paz County  ·  Arizona

👥280Population
💰$13,750Median HH Income▼ 82% below avg
🎂27.7Median Age
📊34.2%Unemployment▲ 598% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.2% Female 61.8% ♀

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
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty62.1% ▲ 521% above 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
Total Housing Units153
Vacant Units5

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%
About Poston, AZ

Poston is a city in Arizona, located in La Paz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 280 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.7 years.

Economically, Poston is a lower-income community. The median household income of $13,750 is well below the national average. Approximately 62.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 34.2%, more than double the national average.

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

ZIP Codes in Poston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85371 280 $13,750 $310 34.2% 0.0% 13.5%