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 Low-density area
- $47,680
- Median income Below-median income area
- $207,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85603 (Bisbee, AZ) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.8 in 2023 to 328.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85603 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, home to 7,155 residents across 581.7 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85603 reports a modest median household income of $47,680 (34% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,226. Unemployment is 11.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,600 (38% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $859; owner occupancy is 71.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cochise County, so 85603 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 85603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bisbee, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85603.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 13
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 85603, Bisbee, 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
7,155
Population
581.7
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85603?
57.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
7.1%
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?
$47,680
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$33,226
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85603 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Bisbee, 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)
$47,680 18th percentile higher than 18% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,139housing units
4,139
Total Housing Units
3,448
Occupied Units
691
Vacant Units
1.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,600
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85603 vs 85620 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85620 | Naco, AZ | 897 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85603, 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 (7,155 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 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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