| City: | Bouse, Arizona |
| County: | La Paz County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:18:25 AM |
| Population: | 847 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.9639, -113.9171 |
| Land Area: | 718.384 sq mi |
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Bouse sits in the western Arizona desert, serving 600 square miles of La Paz County. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory. All 852 boxes at the Bouse post office serve a scattered population of retirees and seasonal residents who've chosen isolation over convenience.
With a median age of 66.3 years, this isn't a working community. It's a retirement destination. Of the 847 residents, only 21 are under 18 and just 11 are in the typical working-age bracket of 18 to 24. Mobile homes make up 68% of the housing stock (573 of 841 total units), and 37.8% of homes sit vacant seasonally. These are winter retirees, snowbirds who escape northern cold for desert warmth.
The post office maintains 852 PO Boxes for 455 occupied homes. That's an adoption rate of 1.87, meaning the Bouse post office serves far more than just local residents. People from across the 600-square-mile territory drive to Bouse because it's the only option. Rural routes reach a few scattered properties along Arizona Highway 72, but most mail goes to boxes.
This is blue-collar retirement. Median household income sits at $38,157, and only 4.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Home values average $123,500, affordable by Arizona standards. Street names like Joshua Drive, Moon Mountain Road, and Quail Walk Lane hint at the desert landscape surrounding these small communities.
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Bouse, AZ 85325Street names combine highway corridor (Arizona Hwy 72), desert nature references (Joshua Dr, Quail Walk Ln, Moon Mountain Rd), and numbered grid (Avenue 40 E, Avenue 42 E).
ZIP Code 85325 has 847 residents and 455 households (average 1.86 persons per household). The median age is 66.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.6% male and 48.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.4%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 847Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,203Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $47,691Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 455Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $139,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.86Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.85Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,143 | 939 | 797 | 802 | 928 | 927 | 1,087 | 1,243 | 1,288 | 1,281 | 1,215 | 1,073 | 1,123 | 1,203 |
| Decennial Census | 1,212 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 847 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 66.3
Male Median Age: 65.7
Female Median Age: 66.7
| 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 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 30 | 52 | 46 | 58 | 72 | 37 | 12 |
| Female | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 45 | 58 | 61 | 73 | 21 | 11 |
| Total | 18 | 27 | 19 | 34 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 56 | 97 | 104 | 119 | 145 | 58 | 23 |
| White: | 723 | 85.97% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 73 | 8.68% |
| Asian: | 9 | 1.07% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 0.59% |
| Other: | 24 | 2.85% |
| Total: | 841 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 437 | 51.59% | 65.7 years |
| Females: | 410 | 48.41% | 66.7 years |
| Total: | 847 | 100% | 66.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,193 | 99.17% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10 | 0.83% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.83% |
| Total Population: | 1,203 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,193 | 99.17% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 0.83% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $47,691, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $18,446 (63.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,684. Family households earn a median of $48,699 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,699). By gender, male median income is $173,259 and female is $41,979, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $131,280 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 24.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (55.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,245 | $27,281 | $28,925 | $29,306 | $32,197 | $40,208 | $50,603 | $42,275 | $49,375 | $29,696 | $42,629 | $45,044 | $38,157 | $47,691 |
| Median Family Income | $37,543 | $32,500 | $34,000 | $37,500 | $39,375 | $50,739 | $53,802 | $51,250 | $53,631 | $41,292 | $44,729 | $46,535 | $47,571 | $48,699 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,370 | $17,697 | $14,973 | $14,563 | $24,167 | $26,250 | $39,063 | $39,688 | $42,400 | $14,722 | $14,722 | $17,128 | $23,654 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,696 | $27,431 | $27,404 | $27,212 | $0 | $0 | $50,809 | $26,667 | $37,625 | $48,661 | $51,458 | $42,639 | $0 | $173,259 |
| Median Female Income | $26,098 | $25,492 | $25,733 | $26,250 | $0 | $41,563 | $41,538 | $57,917 | $58,355 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,750 | $41,979 |
| Employed: | 254 | 23.05% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 1.09% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 836 | 75.86% |
| Total: | 1,102 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 140 | 55.12% |
| Service: | 87 | 34.25% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 27 | 10.63% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 254 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $139,700, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $32,700 (30.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.57% (18.90% with a mortgage, 81.10% free-and-clear) and renters 3.43% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.66%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $107,000 | $102,200 | $89,500 | $102,500 | $105,600 | $108,200 | $86,800 | $99,800 | $95,000 | $96,200 | $104,500 | $137,900 | $123,500 | $139,700 |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 22 | 100.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $905 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 117 | 18.25% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 502 | 78.32% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22 | 3.43% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 641 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 641 | 73.34% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 233 | 26.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 874 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 231 | 26.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 643 | 73.57% |
| Total Housing Units: | 874 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 44.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 81.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (96.43%). College enrollment is 3.57%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 21 | 1.94% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 100 | 9.25% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 590 | 54.58% |
| Some college, no degree: | 272 | 25.16% |
| Associate's degree: | 47 | 4.35% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 51 | 4.72% |
| Total: | 1,081 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 960 | 88.81% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 51 | 4.72% |
| Private Insurance: | 532 | 34.10% |
| Public Insurance: | 984 | 63.08% |
| No Insurance: | 44 | 2.82% |
| Total: | 1,560 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,516 | 97.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.6% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
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): | 54 | 96.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 3.57% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 54 | 96.43% |
ZIP Code 85325 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $1,536,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,153Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $246,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,536,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 36Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85325 is located in La Paz County, Arizona, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arizona's 9th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85325. It covers 718.384 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.461 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 718.384 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.461 sq miSource: 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: | 0407310Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bouse CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 85325 is in the Bouse Elementary District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 1 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 February 1, 2026.