City

Wellton, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Yuma County  ·  Arizona

👥3,789Population
💰$56,447Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂61.0Median Age
🏠$116,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.3%Hispanic: 22.3%Black: 0.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White72.3%
Hispanic22.3%
Black0.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
12%
45–64
24%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma67 (2.7%)
HS Graduate706 (28.8%)
Some College519 (21.2%)
Associates431 (17.6%)
Bachelors197 (8%)
Graduate Degree528 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College21.2%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,447 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$116,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units2,781
Vacant Units939

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
59%
About Wellton, AZ

Wellton is a city in Arizona, located in Yuma County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,789 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61 years.

Economically, Wellton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,447 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wellton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellton is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85356 3,789 $56,447 $116,900 $731 2.3% 29.6% 83.1%