ZIP Code 85605

ZIP code 85605 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 852.9 square miles in Bowie, Cochise County, Arizona. The area is home to 597 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 85605 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85605 sits at $48,558 (33% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $21,501. The poverty rate stands at 26.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $61,300 (82% below the state average) with median rent at $610 per month, and 61.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85605 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85605 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 →