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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
$43,351
Median income
$153,800
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 85607 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2150.6 square miles in Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona. The area is home to 18,925 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 85607 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85607 sits at $43,351 (40% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $20,330. The poverty rate stands at 27.0% and the unemployment rate at 14.3%. On housing, the median home value is $153,800 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $763 per month, and 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85607 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85607 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 85607

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85607.

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 85607, Douglas, 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

18,925

Population

2150.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85607?

33.5

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

27.5%

Foreign-Born

White 29.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 86.8%

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

$20,330

Per Capita Income

27.0%

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85607 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,351 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 44.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,803

Total Housing Units

5,734

Occupied Units

1,069

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$153,800

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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.

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Cochise County Douglas, AZ Arizona

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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Official Data Resources for Douglas, AZ

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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.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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