Benson, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85602
Cochise County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,464
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,008
- Median income Below-median income area
- $203,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Benson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85602 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85602 (Benson, AZ) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.1 in 2023 to 262.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85602 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benson, Cochise County, Arizona, home to 9,464 residents across 1931.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85602 reports a modest median household income of $53,008 (27% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,345. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $203,200 (40% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $786; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85602.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 85602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benson, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85602.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85602, Benson, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,464
Population
1931.4
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85602?
54.2
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
3.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$53,008
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$32,345
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85602 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Benson, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,008 26th percentile higher than 26% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,627housing units
5,627
Total Housing Units
4,503
Occupied Units
1,124
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,200
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$786
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85602 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 165 |
| 2021 | +17.6% | 194 |
| 2022 | +19.7% | 232 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 254 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 262 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 195 business establishments in ZIP 85602, employing approximately 2,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,981,000.
195
Businesses
2,194
Employees
$96.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 16.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 11.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 15 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.0% |
| Information | 4 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85602, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,464 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85602 in?
ZIP code 85602 (Benson) is located in Cochise County, Arizona. Cochise County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cochise-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85602?
ZIP code 85602 in Benson, AZ has a population of 9,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85602?
The median household income in ZIP 85602 is $53,008, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85602?
The median home value in ZIP 85602 is $203,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85602 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85602?
ZIP code 85602 has 195 business establishments employing approximately 2,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85602 are: Retail trade (33), Accommodation and food services (28), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85602?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85602 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85602?
In ZIP code 85602, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85602?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85602 is 33.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85602?
In ZIP code 85602, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85602 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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