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ZIP Code 85608

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

2,305
481/sq mi
1.3%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 85608 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.8 square miles in Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona. The area is home to 2,305 residents, producing a population density of 481 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 85608 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85608 sits at , while per-capita income is $7,141. The poverty rate stands at 28.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85608 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cochise County, so you can benchmark 85608 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 85608, 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

2,305

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

481

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85608?

36.8

Median Age

99.9%

Male

0.1%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 37.3%
African American 15.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%

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?

$7,141

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.3%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 85608, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,000.

4

Businesses

13

Employees

$143K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 85608 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85608 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85626 Pirtleville, AZ 1,021 6.9 mi
85617 Mc Neal, AZ 1,277 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85608 in?
ZIP code 85608 (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 85608?
ZIP code 85608 in Douglas, AZ has a population of 2,305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85608 is White at 37.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85608?
ZIP code 85608 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85608?
In ZIP code 85608, 41.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85608 is 28.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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