| City: | Wenden, Arizona |
| County: | La Paz County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:18:49 AM |
| Population: | 438 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.8922, -113.5454 |
| Land Area: | 425.204 sq mi |
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The adoption rate of 1.30 means this post office serves beyond its immediate boundaries. Neighboring communities without postal facilities rely on Wenden's boxes. Of the 187 households here, every family depends on PO Box service. There's no carrier delivery across this vast landscape.
Only two streets appear in postal records: US Highway 60 and Alley Way. That minimal street infrastructure reflects the sparse settlement pattern typical of tribal areas. Extended families share compounds accessed by unmarked dirt roads. The population-to-household ratio of 2.34 suggests modest household sizes adapted to rural living.
Median household income sits at $43,325, about 60% of the national average. Some 15% of residents work from home, practical in an area where the nearest services require long drives. The median age of 44 shows a balanced community, not skewed toward retirement or youth demographics.
The presence of only US Highway 60 and one local way reflects extreme geographic isolation. Street addressing is virtually nonexistent, typical of tribal lands and remote desert communities where traditional road grids never developed.
ZIP Code 85357 has 438 residents and 187 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 44.4 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 Hispanic or Latino (63.2%) and White (42.7%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.2%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 438Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 405Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $46,830Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 187Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $57,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 698 | 732 | 683 | 716 | 492 | 517 | 387 | 342 | 408 | 434 | 442 | 455 | 415 | 405 |
| Decennial Census | 761 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 438 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.4
Male Median Age: 46.8
Female Median Age: 40.8
| 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 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 6 |
| Female | 12 | 13 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 24 | 26 | 41 | 29 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 28 | 18 | 32 | 28 | 12 | 8 |
| White: | 187 | 28.86% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Hispanic:* | 277 | 42.75% |
| Asian: | 8 | 1.23% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 1.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 167 | 25.77% |
| Total: | 648 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 219 | 50.00% | 46.8 years |
| Females: | 219 | 50.00% | 40.8 years |
| Total: | 438 | 100% | 44.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 305 | 75.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 100 | 24.69% |
| Total Population: | 405 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 305 | 75.31% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 100 | 24.69% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $46,830, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $19,167 (69.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,750. Family households earn a median of $65,833 versus $39,360 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,473). By gender, male median income is $50,223 and female is $54,333, which is a bit under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,110 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.0%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.4%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (45.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,663 | $28,800 | $30,089 | $30,625 | $28,482 | $23,854 | $25,089 | $23,194 | $26,080 | $31,641 | $33,895 | $36,472 | $43,325 | $46,830 |
| Median Family Income | $29,321 | $35,341 | $34,167 | $32,227 | $37,833 | $40,221 | $28,967 | $32,333 | $37,361 | $44,821 | $58,311 | $61,016 | $57,361 | $65,833 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $12,218 | $11,010 | $10,595 | $15,139 | $15,375 | $15,750 | $16,563 | $10,972 | $9,708 | $13,571 | $23,750 | $26,974 | $38,775 | $39,360 |
| Median Male Income | $24,485 | $26,722 | $29,421 | $28,616 | $0 | $29,464 | $41,042 | $41,167 | $43,500 | $41,845 | $42,500 | $45,691 | $47,938 | $50,223 |
| Median Female Income | $15,074 | $15,417 | $25,556 | $25,750 | $0 | $36,442 | $36,731 | $38,438 | $39,453 | $38,611 | $0 | $63,750 | $0 | $54,333 |
| Employed: | 206 | 56.44% |
| Unemployed: | 24 | 6.58% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 135 | 36.99% |
| Total: | 365 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 92 | 44.66% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 10.19% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 93 | 45.15% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 206 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $57,100, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $7,400 (14.89%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $448 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $391. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.33% (44.76% with a mortgage, 55.24% free-and-clear) and renters 6.67% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.88%, which is considerably 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 | $49,700 | $50,100 | $52,500 | $54,100 | $54,700 | $67,500 | $71,300 | $65,900 | $94,400 | $0 | $44,500 | $73,800 | $0 | $57,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $448 | $517 | $521 | $494 | $472 | $503 | $519 | $399 | $391 | $395 | $0 | $489 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 94 | 41.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 116 | 51.56% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 6.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 225 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 225 | 82.12% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 49 | 17.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 274 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 120 | 43.80% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 154 | 56.20% |
| Total Housing Units: | 274 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.00% 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 75.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 51.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 18.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.60 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 (67.50%). 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: | 60 | 16.44% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 29 | 7.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 88 | 24.11% |
| Some college, no degree: | 98 | 26.85% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 7.67% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 44 | 12.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 18 | 4.93% |
| Total: | 365 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 276 | 75.62% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 62 | 16.99% |
| Private Insurance: | 255 | 50.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 208 | 41.19% |
| No Insurance: | 42 | 8.32% |
| Total: | 505 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 463 | 91.68% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.8% | 17.9% | 30.1% | 24.0% | 22.4% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 13 | 32.50% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 27 | 67.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 32.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 40 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 85357 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 16 people with an annual payroll of $372,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,272Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $93,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $372,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 16Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85357 is located in La Paz County, Arizona, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arizona's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85357. It covers 425.204 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.687 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: | 425.204 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.687 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 33199.45 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0481550Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wenden CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 85357 is in the Wenden 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.