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San Luis, AZ
City in Yuma County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85336, 85349, 85350.
Population
37,337
Land area
33.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,104
ZIP codes
3
San Luis and its ZIP codes
San Luis at a glance
- San Luis is about 17 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 31st among 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- The median household income is $59,400, 26% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,900 (43% below Arizona) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for San Luis, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Luis, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,400
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$224,900
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (33,647), Guatemalan Americans (207), Salvadoran Americans (188).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yuma County. PPP loans are for San Luis.
Unemployment rate
14.5%
Sep 2026, -2.0 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
PPP loans
$6.2M
80 loans, 1,302 jobs reported
How people get to work
San Luis, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Luis, 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 San Luis, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
32.4%
U.S. 11.1% +21.3 pts
ZIP codes in San Luis
3 in or overlapping San Luis. Population shown
Cities near San Luis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GadsdenCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| SomertonCity | 7.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Rancho Mesa VerdeCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Orange Grove Mobile ManorCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| DrysdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Wall LaneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Padre RanchitosCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Donovan EstatesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| YumaCity | 16 mi | 121.1 |
| Avenue B and CCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Winterhaven, CACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| El Prado EstatesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| BuckshotCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Fortuna FoothillsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 40.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Luis, AZ in?
- San Luis is in Yuma County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in San Luis, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Luis include 85336, 85349, 85350.
- What is the population of San Luis, AZ?
- About 37,337 people live in San Luis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Luis?
- Nearby places include Gadsden (5.5 mi), Somerton (7.9 mi), Rancho Mesa Verde (8.8 mi), Orange Grove Mobile Manor (8.9 mi), Drysdale (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023