ZIP Code 85344 in Parker, AZ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Parker, Arizona
County:La Paz County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:25:10 PM
Population:9,137 [See All]
Area Code:928
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.0428, -114.2233
Land Area:880.272 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85344 has 9,137 residents and 3,483 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 42.1 years, older than the state (38.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (44.4%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (4.5%) and national averages (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:9,137Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:9,069Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:10,129Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:10.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$54,872Source: Census ACS
Households:3,483Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$173,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.58Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.53Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--10,87310,3199,7919,7099,98110,01510,53710,74110,49510,6089,3699,1069,069
Decennial Census9,147------------------9,137------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.1

Male Median Age: 40.9

Female Median Age: 42.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male31628432332925425323824724521325031538129426418812450
Female31228433326721624224723524521627632737933527817711189
Total628568656596470495485482490429526642760629542365235139
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,05938.12%
Black:850.80%
Hispanic:*2,86626.92%
Asian:690.65%
American Indian:2,57324.17%
Hawaiian:120.11%
Other:9839.23%
Total:10,647100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4,56849.99%40.9 years
Females:4,56950.01%42.9 years
Total:9,137100%42.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:8,00688.28%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1221.35%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3794.18%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:56210.38%
Total Population:9,069100%
Total Native Population:8,12889.62%
Total Foreign-born Population:94110.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $54,872, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $22,058 (67.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,292. Family households earn a median of $70,275 versus $39,260 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,015). By gender, male median income is $49,457 and female is $41,370, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,087 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (26.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$32,814$33,013$35,495$35,846$34,865$36,030$35,970$40,685$40,580$41,514$45,934$53,295$54,872
Median Family Income$42,006$41,777$43,217$44,318$38,310$39,803$44,274$47,535$48,718$49,873$57,563$68,700$70,275
Median NonFamily Income$20,047$22,089$23,112$24,187$22,486$23,159$21,888$24,494$24,478$24,542$31,042$27,394$39,260
Median Male Income$34,348$32,346$34,078$33,750$32,551$32,913$33,598$32,292$32,216$37,674$41,429$45,300$49,457
Median Female Income$27,540$27,868$30,234$32,195$30,289$31,483$31,701$33,222$33,565$34,478$35,922$38,645$41,370
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,63650.51%
Unemployed:2463.42%
Not In Labor Force:3,31646.07%
Total:7,198100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:92425.41%
Service:96826.62%
Sales and Office:86223.71%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:45412.49%
Production, transportation, and material moving:42811.77%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,636100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $173,200, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is up $46,800 (37.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,300. The median gross rent is $781, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,431), is up $186 (31.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $146. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.61% (31.88% with a mortgage, 68.12% free-and-clear) and renters 36.39% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 35.32%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$126,400$115,000$100,100$94,800$88,400$91,400$100,000$107,300$112,900$122,800$144,100$168,800$173,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:24715.40%
$500 to $999:84852.87%
$1,000 to $1,499:26816.71%
$1,500 to $1,999:845.24%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:90.56%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1489.23%
Total:1,604100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$595$643$662$668$676$682$719$726$635$650$718$703$781
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):89420.28%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,91043.33%
Renter Occupied:1,60436.39%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,408100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,40864.68%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,40735.32%
Total Housing Units:6,815100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,19246.84%
Multi-Family Units:3795.56%
Other Units:3,24447.60%
Total Housing Units:6,815100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 15.30% 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 82.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 50.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 15.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.90 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 (46.34%). College enrollment is 17.86%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3154.84%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:80412.35%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,02031.03%
Some college, no degree:1,80427.71%
Associate's degree:5728.79%
Bachelor's degree:6509.98%
Graduate or professional degree:3455.30%
Total:6,510100%
High school or higher:5,39182.81%
Bachelor's degree or higher:99515.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4,92946.33%
Public Insurance:4,54942.76%
No Insurance:1,16010.90%
Total:10,638100%
Has Health Insurance:9,47889.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.2%15.9%13.4%14.5%17.3%22.1%21.3%20.8%19.9%19.9%14.0%10.8%15.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1286.21%
Kindergarten:823.98%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):95546.34%
High school (grades 9-12):52825.62%
College or graduate school:36817.86%
Total:2,061100%
Early Childhood:21010.19%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,56575.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85344 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 202 business establishments, employing about 2,494 people with an annual payroll of $102,871,000. USPS data shows 3,926 residential mailboxes and 398 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,926Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:398Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,410Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,124Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:153Source: USPS
# of Businesses:202Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$25,927,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$102,871,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,494Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85344 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 85344. It covers 880.272 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.051 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:880.272 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:5.051 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:0453070Source: Census
Place Name:Parker town; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


85345 | | 85343

Schools in ZIP Code 85344


ZIP Code 85344 is in the Parker Unified School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 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.

Parker High School 1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
District: Parker Unified School District
Blake Primary School 701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
District: Parker Unified School District
Le Pera Elementary School 19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
District: Parker Unified School District
Wallace Elementary School 1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
District: Parker Unified School District
Wallace Jr High School 1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
District: Parker Unified School District
Parker Alternative School 1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
District: Parker Unified School District
Wave - Parker High School 1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
Wave-Arizona Western College 1109 S Geronimo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School 1975 Daytona Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
District: Private SchoolNearby
Montessori Preparatory Academy 1863 Pandero
Fort Mohave, AZ 86427
District: Private SchoolNearby
Emmanuel Christian Academy 3120 Hualapai Mountain Rd Ste C
Kingman, AZ 86401
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85344


Arizona State University - Lake Havasu 100 University Way
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-6877
Type: Post Secondary
Charles Of Italy Beauty College 1987 Mcculloch Blvd, Suite 205
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Type: Post Secondary
All Beauty College 1761 Mcculloch Blvd. Unit A
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-2974
Type: Post Secondary
Palo Verde College One College Drive
Blythe, CA 92225
Type: Post Secondary
All Beauty College 2350 Miracle Mile Rd Unit 316
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
Type: Post Secondary
All Beauty College 2425 Hualapai Mtn Rd Ste B
Kingman, AZ 86401-2561
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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