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Gadsden, AZ
Census-designated place in Yuma County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85336.
Population
493
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
253
ZIP codes
1
Gadsden and its ZIP codes
Gadsden at a glance
- Gadsden is about 3.9 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Gadsden, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yuma County. PPP loans are for Gadsden.
Unemployment rate
19.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,794
71,265 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,861 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gadsden, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
445
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
372
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
107° / 48°F
3.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gadsden, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
29.5%
U.S. 11.1% +18.4 pts
ZIP codes in Gadsden
1 in or overlapping Gadsden. Population shown
Cities near Gadsden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SomertonCity | 5 mi | 7.3 |
| San LuisCity | 5.5 mi | 33.8 |
| DrysdaleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Orange Grove Mobile ManorCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Rancho Mesa VerdeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Wall LaneCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| Padre RanchitosCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Donovan EstatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Avenue B and CCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Winterhaven, CACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| YumaCity | 17 mi | 121.1 |
| El Prado EstatesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| BuckshotCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Fortuna FoothillsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 40.1 |
| Yuma Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gadsden, AZ in?
- Gadsden is in Yuma County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Gadsden, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gadsden include 85336.
- What is the population of Gadsden, AZ?
- About 493 people live in Gadsden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gadsden?
- Nearby places include Somerton (5 mi), San Luis (5.5 mi), Drysdale (7.6 mi), Orange Grove Mobile Manor (7.6 mi), Rancho Mesa Verde (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023