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Wellton, AZ — ZIP 85356

Population: 3,840 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 85356 (Wellton, AZ) is $250,202 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $305,900 after a median 205 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with earthquake, heatwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$250,202

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

205

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$250,202
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+83.8%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$253,220
House Price Index (state)
567.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$305,900
Median list price
$295,000
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
205 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
-0.9%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$942/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,244/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,703/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,087/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Antelope Union High School District (4506), Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705), Wellton Elementary District (4504)
Schools include
Antelope Union High School, AUHS Online Acadamy, STEDY- Antelope HS Satellite, Wellton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heatWave, drought, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Yuma Marine Corps Air Station (24.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
3.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
161
Highest AQI recorded (year)
211

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
518
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,629
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,859

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Radium Hot Springs Airfield (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL YUMA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+510 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
9.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.9%
Median annual property tax
$827
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
52.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,955
Average weekly wage
$1,035
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,155

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 85356State medianUS median
Median home value$250,202$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$305,900$379,000$325,000
Median days on market205 days65 days51 days
Median annual property tax$827$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 85356?
$250,202.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85356?
$305,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85356?
Median days on market: 205 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85356?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,244/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85356?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heatWave, drought, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 85356 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85356?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 85356?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85356?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85356?
4 schools (1 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 85356 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85356?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85356?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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