City

Quartzsite, AZ

2 ZIP codes  ·  La Paz County  ·  Arizona

👥2,358Population
💰$31,179Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂71.8Median Age
🏠$78,800Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓59.0%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊45.8%Unemployment▲ 836% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 18.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic18.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

18–24
0%
25–44
1%
45–64
29%
65+
31%

Key Indicators

Median Age71.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.54
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads59.0% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment45.8% ▲ 836% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (2.4%)
HS Graduate372 (20.6%)
Some College164 (9.1%)
Associates161 (8.9%)
Bachelors522 (28.9%)
Graduate Degree544 (30.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 20.6%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 28.9%Graduate: 30.1%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad20.6%
Some College9.1%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors28.9%
Graduate30.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,179 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$78,800 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units2,540
Vacant Units1,027

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
43%
Walked
31%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
50%
About Quartzsite, AZ

Quartzsite is a city in Arizona, located in La Paz County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 2,358 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 71.8 years.

Economically, Quartzsite is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,179 is well below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 45.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Quartzsite is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Quartzsite is well-educated. 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.18%).

Quartzsite, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Quartzsite
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85346 2,358 $31,179 $78,800 $682 45.8% 59.0% 67.1%