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Brenda, AZ
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona.
Population
780
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
113
ZIP codes
0
Brenda and its ZIP codes
Brenda at a glance
- Brenda is 74% denser than Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,125 a year, 34% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,700 (83% below Arizona).
Local data for Brenda, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brenda, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,125
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$66,700
Homeownership
96.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
75.3
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (229), Irish Americans (109), French Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Paz County. PPP loans are for Brenda.
Unemployment rate
7.1%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,352
6,695 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,451
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $15,604 per person
How people get to work
Brenda, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone24.3%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home75.7%
Environment and hazard risk
Brenda, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
382
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
212
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
109° / 40°F
4.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brenda, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Brenda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 142.9 |
| UttingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 26.6 |
| QuartzsiteTown | 16 mi | 36.3 |
| BouseCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 136.2 |
| La Paz ValleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 29.4 |
| SalomeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 33.3 |
| WendenCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 14.9 |
| ParkerTown | 29 mi | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brenda, AZ in?
- Brenda is in La Paz County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Brenda, AZ?
- About 780 people live in Brenda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brenda?
- Nearby places include Vicksburg (8.1 mi), Utting (14 mi), Quartzsite (16 mi), Bouse (17 mi), La Paz Valley (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023