ZIP Code 85601

ZIP code 85601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 317.3 square miles in Arivaca, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 698 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85601 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85601 sits at $30,542 (58% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $17,644. The poverty rate stands at 49.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $71,600 (79% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85601 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →