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Bisbee, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85603

Cochise County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,155
12/sq mi
$47,680
Median income
$207,600
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bisbee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85603 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85603 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 581.7 square miles in Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona. The area is home to 7,155 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 85603 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85603 sits at $47,680 (34% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $33,226. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $207,600 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $859 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85603 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cochise County, so you can benchmark 85603 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 85603

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85603.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85603, Bisbee, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,155

Population

581.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85603?

57.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%

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?

$47,680

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$33,226

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85603 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,680 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,139

Total Housing Units

3,448

Occupied Units

691

Vacant Units

1.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$207,600

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$859

Median Rent

1942

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

328

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+228%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85603 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 204
2021 +20.1% 244
2022 +20.4% 294
2023 +1.1% 298
2024 +10.3% 328

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 162 business establishments in ZIP 85603, employing approximately 1,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,710,000.

162

Businesses

1,371

Employees

$51.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 34 21.0%
Retail trade 32 19.8%
Health care and social assistance 17 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 14 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 8.0%
Construction 12 7.4%
Finance and insurance 9 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 4.3%
Manufacturing 4 2.5%
Information 4 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
85620 Naco, AZ 897 6.9 mi

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Related Areas

Cochise County Bisbee, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85603 in? ▼
ZIP code 85603 (Bisbee) 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 85603? ▼
ZIP code 85603 in Bisbee, AZ has a population of 7,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85603? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85603 is $47,680, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85603? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85603 is $207,600, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85603? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85603 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85603? ▼
ZIP code 85603 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 1,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85603? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85603 are: Accommodation and food services (34), Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85603? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85603 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 85603? ▼
In ZIP code 85603, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85603? ▼
In ZIP code 85603, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85603? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85603 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bisbee, AZ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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