ZIP 85321 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Ajo CDP, AZ (85321)

Median Income

$52,127

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+145

Wealth inflow

Population

4,313

Unemployment

8.4%

4.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 145 for ZIP 85321 (Ajo CDP, AZ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.4%+127% vs US avg

Self-Employed

17.8%+192% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.4%+32% vs US avg

Establishments

406

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction6.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
Retail trade2.2%
Transportation, utilities13.1%
Information5.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.1%
Professional, scientific, management8.1%
Education, health care, social20.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services21.3%
Other services3.2%
Public administration13.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 85321 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 14.5%, median income rose 18.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 7.1%.

Median Income

$52,127

-31% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate