City

Somerton, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Yuma County  ·  Arizona

👥19,273Population
💰$72,115Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$211,200Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5.4%Hispanic: 90.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White5.4%
Hispanic90.9%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
13%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.19
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma601 (7.4%)
HS Graduate2,440 (30.1%)
Some College983 (12.1%)
Associates1,908 (23.5%)
Bachelors481 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree1,697 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 7.4%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS7.4%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College12.1%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,115 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$211,200 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units6,421
Vacant Units384

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Somerton, AZ

Somerton is a city in Arizona, located in Yuma County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,273 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Somerton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,115 is near the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Somerton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Somerton is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (90.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Somerton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85350 19,273 $72,115 $211,200 $864 6.8% 26.9% 75.0%