Douglas, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85607
Cochise County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,925
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $43,351
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Douglas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85607 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 85607 (Douglas, AZ) fell -2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 302.0 in 2023 to 294.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85607 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona, home to 18,925 residents across 2150.6 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85607 reports a modest median household income of $43,351 (40% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,330. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,800 (54% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $763; owner occupancy is 63.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85607.
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 85607
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Douglas, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85607.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 13
Transportation and warehousing
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 85607, Douglas, 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
18,925
Population
2150.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85607?
33.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
27.5%
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?
$43,351
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$20,330
Per Capita Income
27.0%
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85607 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Douglas, 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)
$43,351 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
6,803housing units
6,803
Total Housing Units
5,734
Occupied Units
1,069
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,800
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$763
Median Rent
1973
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
-2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85607 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 189 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 210 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 251 |
| 2023 | +20.5% | 302 |
| 2024 | -2.5% | 295 |
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 198 business establishments in ZIP 85607, employing approximately 3,221 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,711,000.
198
Businesses
3,221
Employees
$141.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 19.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 15.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 10 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.5% |
| Information | 6 | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 85607, 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 (18,925 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 85607 in?
ZIP code 85607 (Douglas) 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 85607?
ZIP code 85607 in Douglas, AZ has a population of 18,925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85607?
The median household income in ZIP 85607 is $43,351, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85607?
The median home value in ZIP 85607 is $153,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85607?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85607 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85607?
ZIP code 85607 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 3,221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85607?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85607 are: Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (31), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85607?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85607 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 85607?
In ZIP code 85607, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 85607?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85607 is 26.1 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 85607?
In ZIP code 85607, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85607?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85607 is 27.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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