Cochise, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85606

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

1,184
4/sq mi
$59,306
Median income
$261,800
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cochise pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 328.9 square miles in Cochise, Cochise County, Arizona. The area is home to 1,184 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 85606 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85606 sits at $59,306 (18% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $33,638. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $261,800 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $896 per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 85606 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 →

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 85606, Cochise, 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

1,184

Population

328.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85606?

55.8

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$59,306

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$33,638

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85606 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,306 28th percentile higher than 28% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

594

Total Housing Units

458

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$261,800

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$896

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 85606, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,359,000.

9

Businesses

149

Employees

$13.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85606 in?
ZIP code 85606 (Cochise) 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 85606?
ZIP code 85606 in Cochise, AZ has a population of 1,184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85606?
The median household income in ZIP 85606 is $59,306, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85606?
The median home value in ZIP 85606 is $261,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85606 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85606?
ZIP code 85606 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85606?
In ZIP code 85606, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 85606?
In ZIP code 85606, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85606 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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