| City: | Hayden, Arizona |
| County: | Gila County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:04:37 PM |
| Population: | 519 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 520 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.0068, -110.7838 |
| Land Area: | 1.448 sq mi |
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Hayden sits along Arizona Highway 177 in Gila County, a small town of 519 residents that emerged as a copper mining community. The town has its own ZIP code (assigned in June 2009) classified as a PO Box ZIP, and it's a PO Box Only Zone. That means there's no alternative delivery method across this 5.96 square mile area.
The Hayden post office maintains 197 PO Boxes for 188 households. With a PO Box adoption rate of 1.05, this means the post office serves not just local residents but also people from the surrounding rural area. The delivery pattern is mixed: mostly rural carrier routes (86 records) with some city carrier delivery (3 records). Street names like Kennecott Road and ASARCO Road point to the town's mining heritage, while numbered streets (First through Thirteenth) show the traditional grid layout of a company town.
Median household income is $28,654 and median home values are $37,400. These are working-class figures. About 79% of homes are owner-occupied, and 99% of housing units were built before 1939, making Hayden one of Arizona's older communities. The median age is 42.7 years. Demographically, 40% identify as Some Other Race alone, 35% as White alone, and 17% identify as Hispanic or Latino. Only 8% of adults have bachelor's degrees.
Work patterns show the rural character of the area. About 44% of workers born in the U.S. account for just 56% of residents, suggesting immigrant labor. In terms of commuting, 25% work from home (likely remote workers or self-employed), 28% drive alone, and 41% use public transportation or carpool. Major employment sectors include transportation and warehousing (61 workers) and agriculture (35 workers).
Mail delivery to Hayden addresses requires a PO Box. Street delivery isn't available, so residents pick up mail at the post office. The facility code is P (Post Office), and there are no city carrier routes for most of the ZIP.
Street names combine traditional numbered grid (First through Thirteenth Streets) with mining company roads (Kennecott, ASARCO) reflecting the town's copper industry heritage.
ZIP Code 85135 has 519 residents and 188 households (average 2.76 persons per household). The median age is 42.7 years, older than the state (38.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.1%) and Other / Two or More Races (39.5%, much higher than the state average of 12.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 82.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (12.6%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 519Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 412Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 358.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $28,654Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 188Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $37,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.76Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.65Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 919 | 773 | 646 | 591 | 585 | 502 | 464 | 470 | 490 | 444 | 374 | 525 | 412 |
| Decennial Census | 630 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 519 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.7
Male Median Age: 39.4
Female Median Age: 46
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| Female | 11 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 13 | 19 | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 27 | 41 | 40 | 45 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 33 | 36 | 26 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 14 | 14 |
| White: | 179 | 21.72% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Hispanic:* | 426 | 51.70% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.24% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 1.33% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 205 | 24.88% |
| Total: | 824 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 257 | 49.52% | 39.4 years |
| Females: | 262 | 50.48% | 46.0 years |
| Total: | 519 | 100% | 42.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 403 | 97.82% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 2.18% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.18% |
| Total Population: | 412 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 403 | 97.82% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 2.18% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $28,654, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $1,243 (4.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,846. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $27,885 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,885). By gender, male median income is $58,333 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($51,415), with a current gap of $58,333 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 38.5%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (41.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,411 | $29,688 | $39,792 | $39,531 | $37,386 | $36,016 | $35,750 | $38,375 | $36,500 | $34,500 | $36,477 | $33,182 | $28,654 |
| Median Family Income | $33,333 | $43,403 | $44,750 | $41,146 | $40,114 | $40,278 | $42,738 | $43,563 | $39,844 | $39,297 | $40,139 | $39,712 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $12,279 | $16,000 | $18,750 | $22,639 | $19,375 | $17,813 | $18,021 | $15,682 | $19,167 | $0 | $27,000 | $26,375 | $27,885 |
| Median Male Income | $31,000 | $26,988 | $37,639 | $30,625 | $0 | $40,568 | $61,000 | $62,772 | $59,375 | $57,981 | $63,000 | $52,386 | $58,333 |
| Median Female Income | $14,583 | $20,833 | $20,521 | $21,875 | $0 | $25,000 | $22,083 | $20,972 | $22,125 | $20,795 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 100 | 28.09% |
| Unemployed: | 69 | 19.38% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 187 | 52.53% |
| Total: | 356 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9 | 9.00% |
| Service: | 28 | 28.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 22 | 22.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 41 | 41.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 100 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $37,400, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is up $12,200 (48.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), is down $620 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $625. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.86% (17.42% with a mortgage, 82.58% free-and-clear) and renters 24.14% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 29.84%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $25,200 | $40,600 | $32,800 | $31,900 | $31,200 | $32,200 | $32,100 | $32,600 | $33,900 | $33,700 | $51,100 | $39,500 | $37,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 15 | 35.71% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 27 | 64.29% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $620 | $638 | $628 | $390 | $525 | $508 | $525 | $600 | $625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 23 | 13.22% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 109 | 62.64% |
| Renter Occupied: | 42 | 24.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 174 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 174 | 70.16% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 74 | 29.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 248 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 235 | 94.76% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 13 | 5.24% |
| Total Housing Units: | 248 | 100% |
In 2023, 7.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.60%). Private coverage is 39.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 72.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 23.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.61%). College enrollment is 36.84%, which is on par with the state rate (26.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 4.46% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 26 | 9.67% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 112 | 41.64% |
| Some college, no degree: | 77 | 28.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 7.81% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 21 | 7.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 269 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 231 | 85.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 21 | 7.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 160 | 35.16% |
| Public Insurance: | 291 | 63.96% |
| No Insurance: | 4 | 0.88% |
| Total: | 455 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 451 | 99.12% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% | 23.7% | 26.5% | 22.9% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% | 14.6% | 15.2% | 14.4% | 23.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 26 | 45.61% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 17.54% |
| College or graduate school: | 21 | 36.84% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 36 | 63.16% |
ZIP Code 85135 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 338 people with an annual payroll of $21,447,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 6,644Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,802,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $21,447,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 338Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85135 is located in Gila County, Arizona, within the Payson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37740) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 53,610 people, about 0.97% of whom live in ZIP Code 85135. It covers 1.448 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.118 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Payson, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 53,610Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.448 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.118 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7838.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | 2009-06Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0432020Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hayden town; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 85135 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.