Sierra Vista, AZ

Census ZIP code profile for Sierra Vista, AZ — 2 ZIPs, total population 50,006. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Sierra Vista, AZ is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 50,006 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Sierra Vista splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Sierra Vista, the median household income averages $76,617 and per-capita income averages $42,005. Poverty rate runs at 11.0% and unemployment at 5.3%. On housing, the average median home value is $277,500 with median rent of $1,202 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Sierra Vista against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Sierra Vista as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

50,006

Population

$76,617

Median Income

$277,500

Median Home Value

45

Median Age

How much do residents of Sierra Vista earn?

Median Household Income
$76,617
Per Capita Income
$42,005
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Poverty Rate
11.0%

What does housing look like in Sierra Vista?

Median Home Value
$277,500
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
Owner Occupied
73.9%
Housing Units
24,065

Who lives in Sierra Vista?

Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
High School+
57.2%
Avg Commute
22 min
Foreign Born
9.2%

ZIP Codes in Sierra Vista, AZ

Side-by-side: Compare 85635 vs 85650 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
85635 34,727 188 America/Phoenix
85650 15,279 141 America/Phoenix

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Sierra Vista, AZ?
Sierra Vista, AZ has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 50,006, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Sierra Vista?
The average median household income across Sierra Vista, AZ ZIP codes is $76,617. The poverty rate is 11.0%.
What is the cost of living in Sierra Vista?
The average median home value in Sierra Vista, AZ is $277,500. Median rent is $1,202/month. 73.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.