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Wellton, AZ
Town in Yuma County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85356.
Population
2,527
Land area
29sq mi
People per sq mi
87
ZIP codes
1
Wellton and its ZIP codes
Wellton at a glance
- Wellton is 34% denser than Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,470 a year, 27% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $55,600 (86% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,517 a month.
Local data for Wellton, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wellton, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,470
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$55,600
Median rent
$1,517/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
65.5
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (416), Irish Americans (258), German Americans (223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yuma County. PPP loans are for Wellton.
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
How people get to work
Wellton, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home29.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wellton, 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
106° / 43°F
4.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellton, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
18.5%
U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts
ZIP codes in Wellton
1 in or overlapping Wellton. Population shown
Cities near Wellton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellton HillsCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Fortuna FoothillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 40.1 |
| TacnaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| YumaCity | 17 mi | 121.1 |
| BuckshotCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| El Prado EstatesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Yuma Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Padre RanchitosCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| Winterhaven, CACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Rancho Mesa VerdeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| Orange Grove Mobile ManorCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| Avenue B and CCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| Donovan EstatesCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| Martinez LakeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| DrysdaleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| Wall LaneCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellton, AZ in?
- Wellton is in Yuma County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Wellton, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wellton include 85356.
- What is the population of Wellton, AZ?
- About 2,527 people live in Wellton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellton?
- Nearby places include Wellton Hills (4.4 mi), Fortuna Foothills (11 mi), Tacna (16 mi), Yuma (17 mi), Buckshot (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023