| City: | Aguila, Arizona |
| County: | Maricopa County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:07:26 PM |
| Population: | 800 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.8090, -113.1876 |
| Land Area: | 271.749 sq mi |
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Aguila sits along US Highway 60 in western Maricopa County, Arizona, a remote desert community 70 miles northwest of Phoenix. With just 800 residents scattered across 374 square miles, it's one of the most sparsely populated areas in the county. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory.
The Aguila post office maintains 450 PO Boxes for 277 local households. That 1.62 adoption rate means the post office serves beyond the town itself. Ranchers, homeowners in distant subdivisions, and residents of surrounding unincorporated areas drive to Aguila for mail. Some PO Box holders live 10 or 15 miles away from the post office.
Street names tell the story of rural development. Eagle-themed roads (N Eagle View Dr, N Eagle Eye Rd, N Black Eagle Rd) mix with numbered avenues in the 490s through 530s, a numbering system that extends across western Maricopa County. US Highway 60 and W Church St mark the old town core. Most delivery happens via one rural carrier route (102 of 104 street records), with just one city carrier route serving the compact town center.
Housing patterns show a working-class rural community with second-home appeal. Median home value: $397,500. Owner-occupancy: 76% (210 of 277 occupied units). About 15% of homes (63 of 409 units) are used seasonally, suggesting some weekend or winter residents. The median age of 41.8 years indicates a mix of working adults and retirees.
Aguila has six business establishments employing 23 people. The economy leans toward transportation (42% of the small workforce), with agriculture, education, and other services filling out the rest. With no home-based workers reported and limited local employment, many residents commute or work in distant locations. Per capita income: $14,683. The population is diverse: 41% White, 31% Some Other Race, 25% Two or More Races, with 12% identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. Street addresses aren't valid for delivery in this ZIP code. Format:
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Aguila, AZ 85320Eagle-themed roads mark newer subdivisions while numbered avenues in the 490-530 range follow western Maricopa County's rural grid system.
ZIP Code 85320 has 800 residents and 277 households (average 2.89 persons per household). The median age is 41.8 years, slightly older than the state (38.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.1%) and White (40.6%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.1%, 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: | 800Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 315Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $40,208Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 277Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $397,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.89Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.77Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 773 | 847 | 916 | 1,157 | 1,391 | 1,497 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,207 | 956 | 723 | 527 | 315 |
| Decennial Census | 1,197 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 800 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.8
Male Median Age: 45.8
Female Median Age: 38.2
| 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 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 36 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 2 |
| Female | 30 | 20 | 45 | 41 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 3 |
| Total | 51 | 46 | 71 | 77 | 37 | 37 | 31 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 46 | 53 | 51 | 57 | 44 | 44 | 37 | 5 |
| White: | 325 | 28.53% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 537 | 47.15% |
| Asian: | 8 | 0.70% |
| American Indian: | 16 | 1.40% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 251 | 22.04% |
| Total: | 1,139 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 399 | 49.88% | 45.8 years |
| Females: | 401 | 50.13% | 38.2 years |
| Total: | 800 | 100% | 41.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 266 | 84.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 30 | 9.52% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 19 | 15.56% |
| Total Population: | 315 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 266 | 84.44% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 49 | 15.56% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $40,208, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $9,072 (29.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,979. Family households earn a median of $47,250 versus $16,597 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,653). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($51,415), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 30.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 27.8%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Sales (40.4%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,136 | $33,098 | $31,250 | $24,423 | $30,903 | $26,034 | $28,295 | $30,729 | $33,229 | $26,250 | $40,913 | $42,833 | $40,208 |
| Median Family Income | $38,472 | $38,409 | $40,560 | $30,694 | $33,375 | $26,591 | $28,750 | $31,250 | $37,847 | $38,382 | $73,021 | $0 | $47,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,446 | $22,083 | $13,750 | $14,722 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 | $20,000 | $20,156 | $16,597 |
| Median Male Income | $26,791 | $27,461 | $29,375 | $31,417 | $0 | $22,269 | $24,432 | $22,500 | $23,512 | $23,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $23,646 | $24,844 | $22,917 | $19,000 | $0 | $20,250 | $22,813 | $23,150 | $23,750 | $22,200 | $24,922 | $28,625 | $0 |
| Employed: | 52 | 22.22% |
| Unemployed: | 20 | 8.55% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 162 | 69.23% |
| Total: | 234 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 10 | 19.23% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 40.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 19.23% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 21.15% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 52 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $397,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $214,700 (117.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $182,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), is down $463 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $637. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.26% (17.39% with a mortgage, 82.61% free-and-clear) and renters 5.74% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $182,800 | $182,300 | $172,100 | $131,300 | $158,300 | $153,800 | $155,400 | $204,700 | $215,500 | $233,800 | $318,600 | $356,400 | $397,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 7 | 100.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $463 | $291 | $405 | $325 | $429 | $347 | $575 | $612 | $637 | $0 | $1,265 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 20 | 16.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 95 | 77.87% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 5.74% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 122 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 122 | 66.30% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 62 | 33.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 184 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 152 | 82.61% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 32 | 17.39% |
| Total Housing Units: | 184 | 100% |
In 2023, 27.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.90%, which is on par with the state rate (10.60%). Private coverage is 38.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 67.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 13.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 20.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (78.02%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 10 | 4.46% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 26 | 11.61% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 88 | 39.29% |
| Some college, no degree: | 34 | 15.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 1.79% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 44 | 19.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 18 | 8.04% |
| Total: | 224 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 188 | 83.93% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 62 | 27.68% |
| Private Insurance: | 122 | 33.61% |
| Public Insurance: | 213 | 58.68% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 7.71% |
| Total: | 363 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 335 | 92.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.4% | 19.6% | 24.9% | 36.4% | 31.7% | 47.2% | 43.9% | 40.4% | 33.8% | 41.7% | 16.1% | 12.2% | 13.8% |
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): | 71 | 78.02% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 20 | 21.98% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 91 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 85320 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 17 people with an annual payroll of $609,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 457Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $121,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $609,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 17Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85320 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,941,206 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 85320. It covers 271.749 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,941,206Source: Census |
| MSA: | Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 271.749 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 164.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0400730Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Aguila CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 85320 is in the Aguila Elementary District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.